Crankshaft position sensor location and replacement

Hello,

The crankshaft sensor is located in the side of the block here is a guide and diagrams below to help you change the sensor out.

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

On the 2.0L, it is at the right rear of the engine (pic. 1)

On the 2.4L Turbo, it is at the lower left rear of engine (pic. 2)

Pic. 1

Pic. 2

REMOVAL - 2.0, 2.4, 2.4L TURBO

Fig.1 Crankshaft Position Sensor Location

The Crankshaft Position Sensor is in the front of the engine block just under the starter motor.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle and support.
On 2.4L SRT-4, remove the lower inner cooler hose from the metal tube.

Fig.2 Structural Collar And Bending Strut - (Automatic Transaxle Equipped)

Remove the Structural Collar, refer to the Engine, Structural Collar Removal and Installation section.
Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolt.

Fig.3 Crankshaft Position Sensor - 2.4L Turbo

Remove the sensor.

INSTALLATION - 2.0, 2.4, 2.4L Turbo

Check O-ring for damage and lubricate the O-ring with engine oil before installing sensor.
Use a twisting motion when installing the sensor.
Install and tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (80 ±15 in. lbs.) .
Connect and lock the electrical connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
Install the Structural Collar, refer to the Engine, Structural Collar Removal and Installation section.
On 2.4L SRT-4, install the lower inner cooler hose to metal tube and tighten clamp.
Lower vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm

It is in the side of the block, just below the starter.

Hello,

It looks like it is above the oil filter. Here are some guides and a diagrams (Below) that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Check if the crankshaft position sensor is getting 8 volts on the orange wire

Hello, I'm Danny.

What we ask you to do is perform a CAN scan to retrieve all code information from your car. A CAN scan will test all the systems on your car. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved for a CAN scan:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

After performing this procedure get back to us with all stored code information and then we can properly diagnose these issues with your car.

Here is a tutorial showing how to replace a crankshaft position sensor.

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

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the crankshaft position sensor including its location on your Neon.

Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.