Thread: crankshaft sensor

Quote: Originally Posted by ajkennedy It is located underneath the engine bay. If I recall it is accessed from below on the drivers' half of the engine bay and up about half an arm from laying underneath. I have the dealer repair manual on CD at work and I can print out the page to scan to you which shows exactly where it is. I changed it out in about 5 minutes when I did it last year. No problem. If you would not mind i would really...

It is located underneath the engine bay. If I recall it is accessed from below on the drivers' half of the engine bay and up about half an arm from laying underneath. I have the dealer repair manual on CD at work and I can print out the page to scan to you which shows exactly where it is. I changed it out in about 5 minutes when I did it last year. No problem.

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I was having the same symptoms as you, stalling or when warmed up wouldn't start for an hour. I changed the cps out a few hours ago. Worked!! I changed it from the top, I took the intake/engine cover off and reached behind the cylinders from the drivers side. It's a tight fit but I had it done in 10 mins. Your going to need a 1/4inch drive E8 socket to do the fix

Quote: Originally Posted by ebolick Anyone know where i can locate the sensor i just ordered it online but have no idea on where it is. I have checked the post but not to much info on where its at. Thanks for any help you can offer This great pictures, thank you for sharing them. I will return to post the picture on this forum and you'll find them great.

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