Where is the crankshaft sensor located on the 3.6 engine
Replacing crankshaft sensor
My car has 104000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hey there. On your 2008 Tribeca Subaru, the sensor is on the rear of the motor near the flywheel side under a protective cover that is accessed after the air intake chamber is removed. If you need help with this job, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to replace the crankshaft sensor for you.
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The Crankshaft Position sensor is normally located in the timing cover or on the side of the block with a cylindrical portion that inserts into the block.
22053AA053 – Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor – Genuine Subaru Part.
There are two basic types of crankshaft position sensors: Magnetic Field (Variable Reluctance) and Hall Effect (Figure 1). crank position and speed.
These two types of sensor help the electrical control unit (ECU) calculate the position of two key parts of the engine: the camshaft and the crankshaft. The crankshaft position sensor is attached to the engine block facing the timing rotor on the crankshaft.
There are two different crankshaft position sensors on your vehicle, one designated “A” and the other “B”. Both of these sensors are mounted to the engine block.
The code P0335 is defined as “Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit Malfunction.” The engine control module (ECM) logs DTC P0335 when it`s unable to detect the crankshaft position sensor (also known as the CKP sensor.)
What Does Chevrolet Impala Code P0016 Mean? Chevrolet Impala P0016 definition: The correlation of the camshaft and crankshaft positions on bank 1 is incorrect based on the intake camshaft position sensor. Repair Urgency: Fix this code immediately (same day if possible) to avoid internal engine damage.
Bad Sensors
One common culprit for this problem is the crankshaft position sensor, which measures the position and speed of the crankshaft. The computer uses the information from this sensor to know when to fire the spark plugs. If the sensor isn`t working, the spark plugs won`t fire, keeping the engine from starting.
The crankshaft position sensor is the most important of all engine management sensors, and the engine will absolutely not run without it.
Your vehicle should be equipped with four different camshaft position sensors, one for each of the engine`s camshafts. They are mounted in the front of the cylinder heads, near the camshaft actuators, across from each other.
A camshaft sensor determines the exact position of your engine`s camshaft, helping your car keep your engine`s combustion running smoothly. Many modern engines have one camshaft sensor for each camshaft. This can mean up to four, although some cars will only have two.
Engine Misfires or Vibrates A failing crankshaft position sensor cannot provide the right information about piston positioning in the engine, causing a cylinder to misfire. This could also occur from faulty spark plug timing, but if the spark plug checks out, then the crankshaft sensor is likely the source.
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Replaced Crankshaft Synchronizer, crankshaft position sensor, purge valve, and bank 1 o2 sensor
ANSWER : Hi there. One item that many car owners and even mechanics fail to swap out while changing sensors that trigger OBD-II codes is the wiring harness. More often than not, a loose connection will instantly trigger a code. This is the common problem when the lights and codes appear, but show no symptoms as it’s inconsistent. You might want to be proactive and replace those wiring harnesses to ensure problems don’t pop up when you can least afford them.
I have a 96 Ford ranger with cel p0340 I have recently done a timing belt, engine runs great replaced cmp sensor cel still on
ANSWER : Hi There,
This may happen for a couple of reasons. First, check to be sure that the connections to the sensor are clean and not faulty or broken. Secondly, check to be sure you replaced the correct sensor as there are two camshaft position sensors in some applications. If you need further help with this, please reach out to us here at YourMechanic as we are always here to help.
check engine light O2 sensor already replaced same codes still popping up after replacing old O2 sensor
ANSWER : Hi there. What you received from the parts store was a code retrieval, not a diagnostic. The codes are set when a fault is detected against normal operating parameter. The computer does not know what caused the fault, only that the fault meets the criteria for this code to set. There could be a problem in the wire harness, converter, or the ECM. The code and data are needed to properly assess the direction that a diagnosis needs. I strongly suggest having a qualified technician perform an inspection to avoid replacing unnecessary parts. Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with a check engine light inspection.
I fixed the crankshaft sensors and cam sensor and it’s still pulls up the crankshaft code can it be my ecm
ANSWER : You will need to monitor the crankshaft sensor input to the ECM to see if the signal is correct or going away when it gets hot. This is caused when a sensor is not producing a strong enough signal or when the sensor is too far away from the sensor ring.
Perform the test and also make sure the sensor is correctly positioned as close to the sensor ring as possible. This engine had two types of sensors for this year. There is one on the side of the engine block and another behind the crank pulley. Make sure that the pulley sensor ring is not bent and the pulley itself is fully seated.
If you need some assistance with these checks, consider contacting a qualified mechanic who can diagnose the trouble code and make the necessary repairs to your vehicle.
My code reader says I have a bad mass air flow sensor ans crank shat sensor test drive ran better shut off & engine Lt. Same code
ANSWER : Hi there. The problem you are describing, sounds like you may have a poor connection in the connector at the mass airflow sensor. Although, sometimes aftermarket parts do not perform as well as factory (OEM) parts. Check for corrosion and/or wide spacing in the terminal ends. Compare the terminal ends in the connector using a flashlight to see better. The terminals can be tightened. If you are not comfortable with doing that, a replacement pigtail (connector) is available. You vehicle may require further diagnosis performed with a scanner that provides parameters that can be viewed as the fault occurs. If that is the case, I recommend having your vehicle’s electrical circuits inspected in order to pinpoint the underlying fault.
Check engine light – O2 sensor circuit + speed sensor circuit…
ANSWER : Hi there. O2 sensor low voltage can be caused my a number of things. Mass air flow sensor was only one of them. It can be a bad O2 sensor, coolant temperature sensor, or wiring issue.
What should be done is a proper diagnosis for the Check Engine Light. Using a complete scanner rather than just a code reader gives a technician the opportunity to not only read trouble codes, but to read voltages for individual sensors. While a code reader tells you the relevant system that set the Check Engine Light on, but with a number of possible causes, the full scan tool allows checking of each individual cause. Having a proper diagnosis will help you have this repaired correctly without replacing parts that are not faulty.
Replaced crankshaft sensor and timing belt on 05 kia optima lx after. Kia engine kept stalling cutting off now its still not running
ANSWER : Hello. If the vehicle is not starting after the timing belt was replaced, then the compression needs to be checked as the timing may still be off. If the compression is fine, then the crank sensor may not be installed correctly or it may be defective. I usually install my scan tool to monitor its reading to see if it is working correctly. If it is, then further testing will need to be done as it may have another sensor failure or possibly a fuel system issue. If you need to have this no-start issue diagnosed, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to have this resolved.
Check engine — timing chain
ANSWER : After the prior work and clearing codes – what codes remain now? If the "crank/cam correlation sensor position" error is still active, chances are you have timing chain guide, timing chain stretch, tensioner, or idler pulley wear enough to cause the crank/cam timing relationship to falter.
The engine will run with some crank/cam misalignment, but you are at increased danger of a piston/valve collision – new engines run at very tight operating clearances. Very expensive consequences. To have this investigated more thoroughly, I would have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, inspect the Check Engine Light to pinpoint the correct repair that needs to be done.
