Where is the crankshaft positioner sensor located?

2008 KIA SORENTO
210,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEE PERRY
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I need a diagram of where the crankshaft sensor is located. What parts will i have to remove?
Apr 18, 2023 at 7:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The fresh air intake needs to be removed. (See pic 1) Once that is off, the sensor is located under it. (See pic 2)

Pic 3 is very vague directions from the manual.

Here is a link you may find helpful in addition to the directions:

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

Take a look at the pics and let me know if they help.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Apr 18, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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LEE PERRY
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This engine is a 3.3 liter. That's our problem. We can't seem to get a diagram of the 3.3 liter. Although helpful and much appreciated this is not what our engine looks like. KIA Sorento LX 4x4 3.3 liter. Please help
Apr 19, 2023 at 11:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Take a look at this pic. I am so sorry that I sent the info for the 2.7L. Here is what I'm showing for the 3.3L.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

joe

See pic below.
Apr 19, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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LEE PERRY
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Thank you so very much! I'm very grateful..
Apr 19, 2023 at 2:56 PM
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STRAILER
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Apr 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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