Crankshaft position sensor location

1996 DODGE NEON
2.0L • AUTOMATIC
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MATHWAS
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I cannot find the crankshaft position sensor. No matter where I look
Aug 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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STEVE W.
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On that engine it is in the side of the engine block just above the oil filter. However, what are the symptoms you have? That vintage Chrysler product tends to send crank error codes when the real issue is the camshaft sensor. What code(s) do you have and what testing has been done?
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Aug 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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