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Crankshaft sensor location and replacement?

Tiny
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Where is the crankshaft sensor located and how do you change it?
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 AT 1:11 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car (below)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 4:17 PM
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I need tire rim on the wires to his crankshaft sensor I had to put a big tail on need to make sure I'm right on color.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 AT 12:28 AM
Tiny
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I attached a connector diagram as well as the wiring diagram for the crank sensor for you to review.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

The colors and locations are marked.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 9:54 AM
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I cant find it and im tring to replace it on my own
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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For the gas engine, it's in the front, right under the starter motor. It has three wires in the connector.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It will crank, but it will not stay cranked. Put it on a tester crankshaft position sensor. I need to know where it is located?
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:16 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

Here is a guide to show you what you are in for and a diagram below to show you on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:16 PM (Merged)
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Where can I locate the crankshaft position sensor and can I have a picture?
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The Crankshaft Position Sensor is in the front of the engine block just under the starter motor.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps1_12.jpg

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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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My hands are big, how do I get to the sensor?
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_crank_sensor_1.jpg



I don't know if the picture will help or not.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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Engine light comes on, car sputters, diagonistic machine says it's crankshaft position sensor, is that hard to replace? And where is it on the engine?
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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It is on the right side of the engine block use picture included. I do not know how hard it will be to get to, as it does not give me any time on replacing it. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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Where is the camshaft position sensor? I want to replace it on my own.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
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Hi Joe
Check this.
Let me know.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_camsensor_3.jpg

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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
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Thanks for the location of the camshaft position sensor. I have been driving for about two weeks with the same error code, but the performance is no't so terrible. MPG's have not changed (around 20-28), but have only lost some smoothness in acceleration. Can any damage be done if I do not change the sensor? Does the error code mean that there is something wrong with the camshaft?
Thanks for your advice. Joe
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
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The PCM look for the crank and cam sensors to sync the injectors with the firing order.
May I suggest replacing the sensor as soon as possible.
(It is the sensor and not the camshaft )
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
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I followed your advice, ordered on the WEB a new CPS, installed it in half an hour, and all codes were cleared. The PT runs great now! Thanks for everyone's help. Joe
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
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Location of crankshaft position sensor and how to change it.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cs_4.jpg



The crankshaft position sensor is in the front of the engine block just under the starter motor.

Removal:
1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.Raise vehicle and support.
3.Remove the structural collar, refer to the engine, structural collar removal and Installation.
4.Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
5.Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
6.Remove the sensor.

Installation - 2.0/2.4/2.4L Turbo:
1.Check o-ring for damage and lubricate the o-ring with engine oil before installing sensor.
2.Use a twisting motion when installing the sensor.
3.Install and tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (80 ±15 in. lbs.) .
4.Connect and lock the electrical connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
5.Install the structural collar, refer to the engine, structural collar removal and installation.
6.Lower vehicle.
7.Connect the negative battery cable.
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