Broken crankshaft sensor?

2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
199,000 MILES • 3.5L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TROYANN MCKEE-KING
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I broke crankshaft sensor replacing it. Still stuck in bellhousing. Can not get a grab of it, already tried the heat screw and pull out method. And because its on the bellhousing not the block looks as though dropping the oil pan will not help me to knock it out. What do i do now? Any other ideas on how to remove this css? Im 3 days frustrated!!
May 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Hello,

Yep this can be a problem, you would not just push the sensor inward it might get stuck in the flex plate area. I would not use a hot screw, I would use a small drill into the sensor end, (broken part) and then using a wood screw insert it into the sensor, this way it will have a better grip on the sensor end. Can you upload an image of the problem, that way I can help you better.
May 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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