Where is the Crankshaft position sensor located?

Tiny
WENDY SUNSHINE MCLAUGHLAN
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  • 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 140,000 MILES
My God mom's car is acting funny. Its intermittent start and just began to shut off while driving. It's not throwing any codes. Any help would be appreciated.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 AT 12:04 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, this can be the crankshaft sensor or the fuel pump etc. We need to see if it will start on starting fluid when the engine stalls out, this way we can see if the problem is ignition or fuel related. Please go over this video which can help us see what the problem could be:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t=29s

Here is the location of the crankshaft sensor which would be a good start because when they fail it will cause this issue, it is on the right side of the engine block near the front. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 AT 12:24 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the quick response. Everytime I have attempted to replicate the problem the car acts fine. So I'm at a loss.
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Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 AT 1:39 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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The sensor can fail intermittently either hot or cold. But it can be the MAF sensor, fuel pump, ignition switch, or the engine control relay. These problems can be hard to find because there are so many things that can heat up and cause this issue. Please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Monday, November 4th, 2024 AT 8:53 AM

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