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Crank shaft position sensor location

Tiny
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I was looking online and there has been several videos of the sensor being under the truck behind the transmission just above the oil pan. But then I have videos showing it’s in the engine block right side below air filter? Help!
Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 AT 5:09 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

It is at the back of the block on the passenger side.

I attached a picture for you of the location.

Remove the electrical connector and the attaching bolt.

Roy
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 AT 5:45 AM
Tiny
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So does that mean the sensor above the oil pan is the cam shaft sensor?
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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The picture I sent you is above the oil pan and is the crank sensor.

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Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 AT 2:00 PM
Tiny
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This is what I got. But the one above my oil pan is smaller and the connector points out not up? And the one above my oil pan has a hard plastic rubber thick ring where the gold is on the picture below. Did I get the wrong one?
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 6:37 AM
Tiny
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This is what it looks like above my oil pan.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 6:40 AM
Tiny
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That most likely is an aftermarket sensor which is different from the OEM sensor.

I just checked at many stores and yes, that is the correct sensor. It may look different but that is due to manufacturing.

Roy
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 6:49 AM
Tiny
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So I don’t need the long one? Just change the one above the oil pan? Sorry for all the questions just want to make sure I’m replacing the right one.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
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The one above the oil pan is the crank sensor, yes.

Roy
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks for your advice!
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 3:09 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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Where do I find the crankshaft positioning sensor. How difficult will it be. And if there is pictures or diagrams you can send that would be awsome.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:05 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The CKP sensor is located on the back of the engine and runs off the flywheel/driveplate. Can be quiet complicated to gain access to if you do not have much experience with something like this.

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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:05 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where does it go I looked all over the transmission under the crank shaft?
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:06 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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5.9L engine:
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is located near the outer edge of the flywheel (starter ringear).

4.7L engine:
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block. It is positioned and bolted into a machined hole.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:06 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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My truck backfires and loses power when first cranked and loses rpm's and backfires within first three to six miles. Replaced rotary cap, button wires and plugs. Want to replace crankshaft position sensor just do not know where it is located.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Not the normal failure mode for a crank sensor. They normally either fail to work at all or they act up when hot. Backfires and low power on a cold engine sounds more like a vacuum leak that gets better as the engine warms up.

As for the sensor, it is bolted onto the right rear of the engine at the block/bellhousing split line just above the exhaust manifold.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks for the information.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You are welcome.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 2000 Dodge 2500 Diesel 24 valve truck 5.9 liter diesel
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 10:07 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Right rear of engine block Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Graphic_320.jpg

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