Where are the crank position sensor and cam position sensor located?

1998 ACURA CL
150,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL
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SHADOWENELI
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Needing the location of the crank position sensor and cam position sensor in my buddy's car (listed above).
Jul 30, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Acura calls the cam sensor as TDC sensor and the crank sensor CKP sensor.
Please see attached diagrams for the location and replacement procedure.
Are you getting trouble codes related to those sensors?

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

https://youtu.be/hqEgqodE_-8

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
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