Change Crank Sensor

Not too difficult, see the guide below.. it isnt vehicle specific but it will give you an idea of what to do

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

See the diagram below for your vehicle

What is best way or ways to remove this, and is it possible just to push it in instead of trying to get it out? I cannot get it to budge it is really in there. What would happen to my car if I pushed it in? Need car tomorrow no help.

Good afternoon.

No, you cannot push it in as the crankshaft is right on the other side.

You will need to drill a hole in the center of the sensor and screw in a sheet metal screw. Tighten it up as tight as you can and get the sensor to turn. The o-ring is holding it in. Once you turn it and break it loose, you can work it out by using a pair of pliers on the head of the screw.

Roy

Also, what length should I use and how wide? I have to buy one do not have much manly things to work with.

Get a number 10 self-tapping screw about 1 1/2 inches long. You can get it a Home Depot, Lowe's or Fastenall.

Roy

Okay, what is the best way to access doing this because working over top it puts things at an angle. I jacked my car up.

Electrical problem
2001 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Where is located the Crankshaft Sensor on a 2001 Dodge Intrepid ? .

I need to know what size V6 you have.

I cannot get a drill in from top even if I take out more parts.

V6 2.7 .... thanks for your help

Then just start the screw in. The point on the screw should be sharp enough to start without a drill.

Roy

On the 2.7L V6-cylinder engine, the crankshaft position sensor is mounted on the transaxle housing, above the vehicle speed sensor.

You think getting under will give me a better chance it is in a very strange spot.

You can try but I doubt it. You may have better luck going through the wheel well after removing the tire.



Roy

Where can I find the location of the crankshaft position sensor? Thank you for anyone's help.

Hello,

Crankshaft senor is located on passengers side of transmission hosing above the differential housing. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the job and a diagram below to show you the location on your car.

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

Thanks so much. I will let you know, keep you updated.

Thanks for the post I got a new sensor for $56.00 all fixed! I love this site!

You are welcome.

Keep us updated.

Roy

Just got in, bad news I got the screw in and still will not move or pull out. I have tried I am loosing hope, screw head is half an inch out, all help needed and appreciated!

Okay, did you soak it in WD40 or some kind of lubricant?

Roy

Electrical problem
1999 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

where is the crank sensor located on a 99 dodge intrepid and what are the symptoms of a bad crank sensor. the car is shutting off while driving and hard to crank sometimes.

Did you came up with a CPS code? If not try doing below when it refuses to start to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

No, but I put PB Blaster and really good lube after I got done. What is your suggestion?

Let it soak for a bit. Then go back and try to get it to turn. It will take time and patience to get it out at this point.

Roy

I will do that thanks again! Hoping it will slide out, lol.

Sounds good.

Roy

Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

what is the engine management system?

In the engine management system-parameters and actuators are monitored by the computer to command and control a given sensor and actuator in order for the engine to perform properly.

Please stay on your original post.TY

i have to change the crank sensor on my car and i need to know where it is located

crankshaft position sensor is located on the passenger's side of transmission housing, above teh differential housing.

crankshaft position sensor installation.

It mounts on the front black timing cover, and usually held in with a single 10mm screw, on a 3.3l its an easy job, there is no setting up the engine in any certain spot, just remove and install. I use a 1/4 inch ratchet and 10 mm wrench.
The 3.5L has less room, some guys take the belt off, I don't I use a swicel socket 1/4 inch drive. It's really just unscrew and screw the new one in. I would get the new one to match up the connectors to make sure it's right before I took it out. ok

I got error code 11 which tells me to check between pcm and crankshaft position sensor I looked in the chilton book and it said how to check the sensor I did and didnt get the reading it said i should (5v) i also checked the tps it was fine. My question is that the timing mark is broken on the crankshaft gear it had a chip where I think it should have been when I timed it starts up right away. So is it possible for the crankshaft to be a little off and still run but not have the sensor in the right spot at the right time but timed enough to runs. My symptons are it drives fine but when i have to get on gas the check engine light blinks off and engine stalls for a split second and kicks back on causing the car to kick.

code 11 means the logic module has no memory of seeing a signal from the ignition reference sensor. Crank the engine and check for the code again. If the logic module saw a signal, the code will be cleared. This code will not show up if the sensor simply fails. The logic module must be reset and the engine cranked to see if the sensor is working.

Also, a bad connection or wiring can cause the problem- Check the wiring and connections between the hall effect sensor (located underneath the distributer cap) and the logic module. Check the continuity of the two 3 conductor cables coming out of the sensor--these are prone to fatiguing and breaking inside the insulation where they exit the sensor if the cables are not properly tied down. You may be able to resolder them. Clean and regrease any corroded connectors with dielectric grease and repair any shorts.

Finally, they are the two, flat 3 conductor cables coming out of the sensor at the base of the distributer cap. These often fatigue where they exit from the sensor. Upon replacing the sensor, make sure the cables are clipped or tied to the distributor cap shroud (or elsewhere) so they do not swing around.

Let me know what you find.

Joe