Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 6:58 PM
RONCZ929
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Where is crank sensor located?
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Crankshaft position sensor
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RASMATAZ
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Located on the transmission housing, sensor is in two places depending on engine. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 2:33 AM
RONAUTOMD
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Need to change it but cant find it on engine
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Monday, March 6th, 2017 AT 1:49 PM
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KEN L
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It is located on transmission housing, facing flywheel gear teeth. You must change it from under the car.
Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when changing it
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
Here is a diagram to show you where it is help you get the problem fixed
Please let me know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Best, Ken
Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when changing it
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
Here is a diagram to show you where it is help you get the problem fixed
Please let me know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Best, Ken
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Monday, March 6th, 2017 AT 1:49 PM
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DESMOND THOMPSON
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Do I have to remove the wheel to get to the sensor? Could you send me the video to show how it is done?
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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No need to do that. That would mean removing the transmission first. We don't have videos but the sensor is held in by one bolt and a wire plug on the outside of the bellhousing. The hardest part is just reaching it.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Correction.I re-read your question. I thought you said flywheel. Removing the wheel might help gain access, you will have to look and see if you can access it through the wheel well.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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DESMOND THOMPSON
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Would that be the front wheel on the drivers side?
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, the left front wheel.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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DESMOND THOMPSON
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Thanks!
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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DESMOND THOMPSON
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I would like to find and replace this sensor
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's located on the Bellhousing where it meets the back of the engine.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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CABLECS
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I have a 98 pathfinder chilkoot that was running very rough and then stalled out. The code was p0335 crankshaft position sensor. That made sense. All the parts stores had the part for a 3.3l v6 98 pathfinder. The trouble is the mechanic couldn't find it on the truck. I phoned Nissan and after some confusion the mechanic said mine didn't have a crank position sensor on the engine, it was in the distributor. I've checked my vin online and now I'm not even sure if it is a 3.3l The vin comes up with a Nissan VG30d which I don't know what that is. A 3.0l maybe. The vin is
jn8ar05y3ww266132. Any chance you know about this. I do remember when I got a new distributor before, the parts guy said to make sure which month it was made because there were 2 different models that year.
jn8ar05y3ww266132. Any chance you know about this. I do remember when I got a new distributor before, the parts guy said to make sure which month it was made because there were 2 different models that year.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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My reference materials shows that make and model having a VG33E 3.3L engine.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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The reference also shows the crank sensor at the back of the block facing the flywheel.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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CABLECS
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I've got three mechanics including two mechanics at different Nissan dealers that say it's not on the block. I'm really at a loss.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Is this a US vehicle?
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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CABLECS
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No. Made in kyusho japan
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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That makes it a little difficult. All my references show the 98 Pathfinder as having a VG33E 3.3l engine, which has the crank sensor on the rear of the block. I'm seeing a VG30E on the Sentra, but it also has a CPS on the rear of the block.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
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