The location of the crankshaft position sensor can vary from one vehicle to another. Obviously it must be close to the crankshaft, so it is most often located on the front underside of the engine. It can usually be found mounted to the timing cover. Sometimes it may be mounted at the rear or the side of the engine.
Furthermore, what happens when a camshaft sensor goes bad? As the camshaft position sensor weakens, the signal it transmits to the vehicles ECM also weakens. Eventually, the signal will weaken so much the signal will switch off, and so will the engine. This can happen while the vehicle is parked, or while you are driving. The latter can be a dangerous situation.
how do I know if my crankshaft position sensor is bad?
The Most Common Failure Crankshaft Position Sensor Symptoms
Check Engine Light Is On. Check engine light comes on if the sensor is overheated. Vibrations in the Engine. Vibration from engine is usually the cause. Slow Response from the Accelerator. Erratic Starting. Misfiring of the Cylinder. Stalling and Backfiring.How do you remove a crank sensor?
Locate the sensor on the front of the motor near the crankshaft pulley and use the appropriately sized socket and ratchet handle to remove the sensors hold down bolt. Gently but firmly, twist and pull the sensor to remove it from the engine.
