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Where is the crank sensor?

Tiny
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Where is the crank sensor on Chrysler town & country with a 3.8 L engine
Monday, January 14th, 2013 AT 4:21 AM

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Tiny
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Driver's side, rear of the transmission bell housing, right next to and below the rear cylinder head. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 AT 6:18 PM
Tiny
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I need to find the crankshaft position sensor. I have the diagram form alldata and have used numerous descriptions from answers I have found on the internet. I am looking on the drivers side where the bell housing meets the block. It is not there!
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes it is. It is held by a single 10mm bolt. If you look through the top of the left front tire you can see it there

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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I found it. Thanks. Now I just have to figure out how to get if off
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You need 2 universal joints on your elbow, lol

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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I took the battery tray out and it was a whole lot easier.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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What's the easiest way to get crank sensor out of 3.3 engine from top or bottom
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Top. It is tight but easier than the bottom

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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Top driver's side.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Electrical problem

Car will crank but not start. Trouble code 0320 shows which per my research is Crankshaft position sensor. Have auto manual, but cannot find where sensor is located for this year vehicle by pictures-only says that it is at the back of the trans axle. I have a 3.8L. Can anyone tell me how to find it and what it looks like? I looked up the replacement part at a parts store, but do not recognize it on the engine.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Crankshaft sensor is located on the transmission bell housing (Where engine/trans meet) underneath exhaust crossover pipe.

See the diagram below for location
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Found it! Thanks! Turns out it was the wiring on the plug that the sensor plugs into. Drove it wednesday-squirrels chewed it through wed. Night. Never saw anything like that.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Nuts!
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the BWD Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor on 2002 Chrysler Town & Country? Some pic or map
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I need the engine size. Also, I can get the position of the crank shaft position sensor, but what do you mean by BWD?
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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BWD! Does not mean, that is just the name of the sensor as found in the auto part store. 2002 Chrysler Town & Country ENGINE 3.3
I've seen some photos where is the sensor position, but I can not identify it in my car, so if you know where this sensor, please be explicit everything you can because I'm no expert
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay, I'll do my best. The sensor is located on the top of the transmission housing. It is near the corner of the rear exhaust manifold manifold. When you open the hood of the vehicle and are standing at the front of it, the transmission and transmission housing will be closer to the right side of the compartment. It is where the trans and engine are bolted together. I have attached a picture to help.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Greetings. I have a 2001 T&C. I was driving it a few days ago and it just shut off. It cranks strong but doesn't fire at all. I have verified that it is pumping fuel. I used a spark plug tester to determine I am not getting spark. OBD II Codes are P0442, P0118, P0123, P00455, & P1193. I have researched these codes as best I could but none of them seem to indicate anything that would prevent a start. I have been told to check the Crankshaft sensor but the description in the Chilton's manual is so vague I can't actually find the dang thing. It has also been suggested that it might be the PCM. Is there any way to test the PCM independently? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi
This should be good lots of codes. Three of the five all point to possible PCM fault. So need some info locate the ECT will be in intake near thermostat housing. Measure voltage on violet/orange wire? Then post. Crankshaft sensor right side engine below exhaust manifold about middle block. Need to get at underneath.
Let me know
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If Chilton can show you 5volt PCM reference check voltage on TPS and Inlet air temp sensor
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Sunday, December 13th, 2020 AT 10:12 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay, well, finally, after some additional experimentation and testing we determined to replace the PCM. Got a used one and installed it and the van fires right up. Now, it only runs for about two seconds and then turns off. It will start right back up again, run for about two seconds, and switch off. I suspect that this is actually something to do with the smart key tech but if I have to tow the van to a dealer (25 miles away) and then pay to have everything reprogrammed that is going to have to wait until I can afford it. Am I on the right track here? Any money saving tips? Thanks for your help.
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