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Crankshaft position sensor location and replacement?

Tiny
JOHN JAY GO THOMAS
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Where is the crankshaft position sensor located and how to change it?
Friday, December 20th, 2019 AT 10:44 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

You did not list the engine size so I attached pictures of both engines of the location. Why are you replacing the sensor? Do you have a code or does the engine not run? Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, December 21st, 2019 AT 6:33 AM
Tiny
BOYNTONSTGARAGE
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Where is the problem here im find a lot of different opinions some say the ifs sensor or crank sensor or cam sensor car runs fine light just came on?
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here are some guides on how to replace the CKP sensor plus some more info on what happens when a CKP sensor fails.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

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

Plus here is some more info on how to replace, location, and general info on the crankshaft position sensor.

Let us know if you need more info. Thanks
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:16 AM (Merged)
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EMILY.BOURQUE
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I need to know the location of the crankshaft position sensor, and the location of where each end plugs in.
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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See below, the other end is at the computer


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps_8.jpg

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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
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Engine cranks but no ignition to plugs code is PO335 crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. Will this code cause no ignition. Where is the sensor at.
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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The CPS is on front of engine


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps_44.jpg

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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
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Good answer rasmataz? Should be able to just open the hood & look in there with a flashlight, riiiiight?Its right there in plain sight on the front of the engine. NOT.
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
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CRIGDON
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I was driving my car asnd everything was running good pulled up to a stop sign and I died. I got it towed home pulled off the timingbelt cover and there are teeth missing off the belt. I am assuming that the teeth have have messed up the crankshaft sensor. I would like to know where to locate this sensor ajnd how to check/change it out if needed. And also is it very hard to replace timing belt. I dont think it jumped time or anything as the dohc marks are pointing up and look to bein the right position but I am not 100% sure. Please I can not afford to donate any money as I have a 3 yr old son and a 2month old baby girl. PLEASE HELP
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
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TAZZMINI
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I have the same problem I did replace timing belt but still no start. To change the belt you will have to remove all belts and pullies and the motor mount just to take the old one of.
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:17 AM (Merged)
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Where is the crankshaft position sensor located in 2.7 v6 engine
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

The crankshaft angle sensor is located on the bell housing on the drivers side here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

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.

Cheers
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:27 AM (Merged)
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I love this site.
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:27 AM (Merged)
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I would like to know location and how to route wire?
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Friday, February 5th, 2021 AT 10:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing the sensor out plus the location of the sensor for both the four and six cylinder engines below. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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