How to remove crank sensor

LUKAS BAILEY

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2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
3.0L
V6
2WD
MANUAL
145,000 MILES

Car listed above is the GT model. Where is my crank sensor and how do I remove it?

Monday, January 6th, 2020 AT 1:04 PM

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SCGRANTURISMO

MECHANIC
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Hello,

Replacing Crankshaft and/or Camshaft Position Sensors[CKP] and/or [CMP] are one of the easiest things to do to an engine. Here is a link below with a generic guide on how to replace a CKP sensor below:

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

In the diagrams down below I have included the location and the instructions for the removal and installation of your vehicle's CKP sensor. Please go through these guides and get back to us with how everything turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

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Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 AT 12:30 AM

LUKAS BAILEY

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This is the camshaft position sensor not the crankshaft position sensor.

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 2:48 PM

KEN L

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Hmm, says crankshaft sensor right on the diagrams. Can you please take second look?

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 6:29 PM

LUKAS BAILEY

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The crank sensor is located inside of the timing cover above the bottom crank pulley. Hard to get to when working in a parking lot. Lol. But unlike the directions above you don’t have to do anything with the starter.

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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 11:04 AM

KEN L