Dodge Magnum, Charger, 300 Hemi Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

I had some stalling issues at low speeds in the Magnum R/T and the computer threw a P0335 error code, so I bought a new crank position sensor and crawled under the car to fix it. The repair cost me $26 and could probably be done in about 30 minutes if you're mechanically inclined.
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[@TorqueWagon]

Quick update: A friend of mine was just replacing this sensor on his 06 300C AWD, and the starter is on the driver's side on the AWD cars. The Crank Position Sensor is still on the passenger side of the block, but on those cars it's behind the front driveshaft. He said he didn't have to remove the shaft to get to the sensor, but there was some creative extension and joint work to get the bolt out.

[@captainobvious5993]

Mine takes about 2 seconds to start and sometimes it does a long start? What were the warning signs before your check engine light came on?

[@TattedTommysTv]

@@captainobvious5993 mine will start but dies shortly after and most times will stay running and drive until you go to accelerate it just stalls but will start right back e

[@captainobvious5993]

@@TattedTommysTv are you getting any codes? I'm getting the p1416 performance reactivation misfire cylinder 6 and I just had a new engine put in. Remanufactured engine. I think the solenoid is bad hopefully. It sounds like yours may have a similar problem as mine cause mine also will cut out if you try to go wide open throttle the RPM will go up but the engine cuts out almost like it's going to stall

[@TattedTommysTv]

@@captainobvious5993 mines now throwing ECU PCM code so I just did a good cleaning at all points of contact will see tomorrow what happens I'm thinking I need a PCM

[@captainobvious5993]

@@TattedTommysTv let me know how it goes

[@m1xtapeheat845]

3 years later, bro still helping people, thanks a lot man

[@TorqueWagon]

Thanks man. Glad the video was helpful. That sensor is still going strong in my Magnum.

[@JZee-xd4cy]

Just replaced the crankshaft sensor today. Was also stalling at stopping speeds and recently, once while doing fifteen on the street. Drove car for a while and no signs of stalling. Previously changed the fuel pump, tank (dealer recall), ignition coils and cables, spark plugs. Crankshaft code did appear when I did the On, Off, On, Off, On, Off sequence. Watching your video assisted me in completing the job in under 45 mins... and, that’s including jacking up the car and gathering my required tools. Crossing my fingers that this $16 part (rockauto) eliminates my problem with my magnum. Many thanks for the video.

[@TorqueWagon]

So glad to see that the video helped with your repair. That's exactly why I put them up here. My crank sensor has been in for several months now and I haven't had any issues. Hope you have good luck with yours too.

[@captainobvious5993]

Crankshaft positioning sensor did not throw a check engine light

[@karimwhite8689]

@j zee im having really bad stalling issues did the crank sensor fix your car?

[@B_HarTz]

@@karimwhite8689 replace both cam shaft and crankshaft sensor. I did and not as bad idle anymore lol I'm not sure what else is the problem

[@karimwhite8689]

@@B_HarTz ok thanks bro got mine done also

[@Joejunksitjunkremoval]

That sensor is 64$ at the dealer and the shop said around 180$ to install.... I bought an aftermarket sensor and it failed so I had to go with the OEM sensor but saved 180 because of your videos thank you

[@TorqueWagon]

Awesome! I’m glad you were able to save a bunch of money.

[@jlrockafella]

@@TorqueWagon it did not work out for me. I had to also replace the relay and ignition actuator pin that was broken. Even after all that my car still won't crank. I guess it's the actual starter that failed. Gonna take it out and see if o'reilly can check it out. Was hoping this was a easy fix like yours man. Thanks for the video 👍

[@TorqueWagon]

Sorry to hear that yours still didn’t work. Is it possible that the wiring on the starter got knocked loose when you moved it out of the way?

[@DocHicksTv]

Hey, what year is this magnum?​@@TorqueWagon

[@wargamecreations]

You're the man. I kept finding camshaft position sensor videos. This was super helpful, thank you.

[@topcatseriosblack8396]

Been some years but I appreciate this video thank you ! I'm getting no spark so I'm changing the camshaft position sensor and they crankshaft position sensor. Hope it solves my problem ! Your video was great and not to long and complicated for people with some mechanical knowledge thanks I'm ah get to it yeah car is 2005 Magnum rt .

[@tomsriv]

Thanks! I just pulled the starter out to get more room, but good to see I could just move it forward

[@griffin12aaa]

My maggie needs this done thanks for the video makes life a lot easier

[@Seb726Laviolette]

After giving up on my car for 2 years i decided to change crankshaft and camshaft sensor and it fixed my stalling issues, l9ng start no start missfiring limp mode etc. I had changed alot of things fixed all the engine codes nothing worked.. i had no codes no engine light and it was crankshaft sensor and i chamged the camshaft sensor too just in case cuz it was cheap 40$ each.. try it before swapping computers and all that like i had done nothing worked..

[@jackamoroso5154]

When folks post how to replace/repair something on a vehicle.. would be very beneficial to list all of the following: Year of vehicle, Make, Model, engine, type of transmission if appropriate etc.....

[@TorqueWagon]

Sorry about that. I forget sometimes that not everyone knows as much about these models as I do, and assume that everyone knows the magnum was only produced 2005-2008. So, this video would only be relevant for Chargers, 300s, and Magnums from 2005-2008 with the 5.7 Hemi, though it would probably be helpful on any 2wd application of the 5.7 Hemi, as I don’t think they changed the location of the sensor on any of the later models.

[@tonop8978]

Chrysler 300cs are notorious for not reading after market sensors. It usually has to be OEM Mopar.

[@rhurtadorh32]

For some reason my 05 dodge magnum rt is the same way. I have gone to autozone and oreallys and advance auto and the car doesnt like them parts. I have to order mopar everytime. 2 weeks ago i just replaced the right side downstream 02 sensor with a denso and so far so good.

[@leonardc2234]

Thanks ill keep that in mind before chunking lots of money in aftermarket sensors

[@rocha123047]

I have a 2012 Charger and decided to buy aftermarket. Let me tell you it was a big mistake. Replaced it twice, until I went to the dealership and got Mopar brand. Let’s see if that was the issue..

[@supspud]

@@rocha123047 Did that fix the issue? I replaced the crankshaft sensor with an aftermarket on my 2008 chrylser 300 2.7 and its still giving me a p0335 code.

[@DocHicksTv]

What year is your magnum? Im asking because im working on a 2005 and from what I see i dont have to move the starter.. not sure though

[@TorqueWagon]

It’s a 2005.

[@finnesinhearts831]

THNXS BRO YOURE A LIFE SAVER BEST VIDEO OUT THERE

[@KaneDean313]

Great video brother !

[@Dsrgreyy]

Do you disconnect battery for this, if you do without removing starter?

[@cobra20878gmail]

Thank you.

[@elchinodechikali8377]

Tengo mi Magnum 2006 motor 2.7 6 cilindros La enciendo y después de unos 5 segundos se apaga mi auto Será que son los sensores Espero su respuesta amigo Saludos desde Mexicali baja California México

[@trander2293]

Did u have to reset the OBD computer? How much was the actual part? $26

[@dariantoureene475]

When you got your code for the camshaft sensor, did you also get a crankshaft position sensor code as well, ive done some research and I reckon its the same thing but do you know? Oh and thanks alot!

[@TorqueWagon]

Hi Darian. I never got a code for the cam sensor, and I haven't had to replace it...yet. I've had codes for the crank sensor, the oil pressure switch and the EGR valve, and replace all of them. I'm sure the cam sensor is next but I don't think it's a hard one to replace as it's on the top side of the engine near the front. Pretty sure you don't even have to remove anything else to get to it.

[@dariantoureene475]

@@TorqueWagon Thanks So much! So the Crankshaft and Cansgaft sensor are 2 different sensor.

[@TorqueWagon]

Yep. Cam sensor is on top of the motor and the crank sensor is on the bottom.

[@dariantoureene475]

@@TorqueWagon Oh cool thank you alot again!

[@TooE-Z]

@@dariantoureene475 cool thanks!

[@franknino9495]

Hello I have a problem with mine as well the car was running in idle and just quit I did notice that it would not time advance when I pushed it so the conclusion is I believe it's the sensor would it cause the car to just quit

[@trander2293]

What kind of car u working on? I have a Dodge Magnum 2005

[@acurame21]

Great in to have incase I have an issue with my hemi.... thanks bro....

[@AlexHorwatt]

Was your vehicle throwing a check engine light before replacing the crank sensor? My magnum has recently started stalling (gas tank has been replaced), but throws no codes or CE light.

[@TorqueWagon]

It’s been a few years but I don’t think it threw a code. The oil pressure light may have come on when it stalled though, and the old sensor was causing an oil leak as well.

[@AlexHorwatt]

@@TorqueWagoni get low oil pressure too upon stall, but kinda makes sense since the pcm expects operating pressure. Did you end up using a mopar part, or aftermarket? As an aside, i too had to replace my oil pressure sensor. The unit was reporting abnormally low pressures (as seen on the evic in diag mode). After the new sensor all pressures appeared nominal.

[@AlexHorwatt]

@@TorqueWagoni get low oil pressure too upon stall, but kinda makes sense since the pcm expects operating pressure. Did you end up using a mopar part, or aftermarket? As an aside, i too had to replace my oil pressure sensor. The unit was reporting abnormally low pressures (as seen on the evic in diag mode). After the new sensor all pressures appeared nominal.

[@TorqueWagon]

I think I replaced my oil pressure sensor at some point too. I’m 90% sure I used an aftermarket part for the CPS replacement.

[@margaretschear1264]

Suburban with a diesel! I'm intrigued

[@TorqueWagon]

It’s for sale if you’re REALLY intrigued.

[@rhurtadorh32]

Did the code went away? Some say you actually need a mopar part. That happened with my oil pressure switch i went to autozone bought it installed it and still was not good until i got the mopar part in.

[@TorqueWagon]

Yes, the code went away after I replaced the switch. I had the negative battery terminal disconnected while I replaced it, and the code was gone after I reconnected the battery and started the car. I also had to replace my oil pressure switch, and didn't have any issues with the aftermarket part there. I used a Wells PS401 oil pressure switch that I got from Amazon, and it worked fine.

[@jeqwanwilliams4839]

Changed them both now my 2005 Dodge Magnum dont want to start can someone help me

[@konnichiwajapao1019]

my 300c is cutting off! would this sensor be the cause?

[@denors1]

I have a '05 dodge magnum 3.5 and when I drive on a rough surface and if the car vibrates/shakes a little the code P0344 comes on, if I let the car seat for a while the code goes off but it comes on again if I hit a pot hole or any rough surface....I did a research and says that I have to replace the camshaft sensor and or the cranckshaft sensor as well...any idea what is causing the issue? thanks

[@TorqueWagon]

It sounds to me like you could have a bad ground connection for the circuit that powers the camshaft position sensor or a wire that is shorting out. When you go over bumps it could jostle the wiring harness just enough to either cause or correct the issue. I’d start by examining the wires that go to the connector on the sensor. That sensor is in the top of the engine on the passenger side if I remember correctly. You should be able to get to it without much trouble.

[@rochelleanderson1820]

I put my crankshaft position sensor on a Chrysler 300C 5.7 hemi and it it'll crank it will not start

[@TorqueWagon]

If it’s not starting, I’d go back and make sure all the connectors are plugged back in properly. Check the connection at the sensor and then try to follow the wire up and make sure it didn’t get disconnected from the wiring harness or anywhere else. You might also try disconnecting the negative battery cable for 10-15 minutes to let everything reset before trying to start again.

[@jeffem-viana496]

@@TorqueWagon boa tarde meu querido eu tô com um carro desse mesmo aí quando eu ligo o motor logo após ele desliga o que você pode me dizer sobre esse eu sou aqui do Brasil

[@akitothegeek]

Comment left thank you so much

[@tylermoore3182]

I have a multiple cylinder misfire could it be this causing it?

[@TorqueWagon]

I have only experienced stalling with a bad CPS, but I suppose you could have stuttering and misfires. That sounds like it could be a coil pack or plug wire issue as well.

[@TattedTommysTv]

I've done replaced everything just short of this and my PCM I have a desent low miles RT Magnum and just dies especially in the middle of an intersection then it will just start back up I just did the EGR valve mas air flow sensor map sensor and I have the crank position sensor I will be installing in the morning so will see wish me luck folks and I subscribed to you please return the favor thanks for the video I will be using your knowledge in the am

[@TorqueWagon]

I e got a buddy who had a 300 awd that was having similar issues. I think these engines can have issues with the coil packs as well, so you may want to explore that. You may find cracks in the plastic on coil packs that are acting up. I’m not sure if there’s an easy way to test them or not.

[@TattedTommysTv]

@@TorqueWagon sucker reads a different set of codes every time I just uploaded a video to my page I did a thorough PCM contact clean and put dielectric grease on the contact points so far so good but prior to that I was getting ECU PCM lose of connection error

[@the420mechanic8]

OEM is ur best bet

[@TorqueWagon]

That’s probably true, though, there wouldn’t be so many people searching for the info on how to change the sensor of the OEM one weren’t prone to failure as well. I think my factory sensor lasted 90k-100k miles, which means I’ve been using the parts store one for about 50k miles. I’ll be sure to pin a comment if/when it fails.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

@@TorqueWagon it’s been two years. Is the parts store CKPS still working fine? I know you didn’t show a relearn process in the video. Just making sure you sit have to do that. I keep getting 0315 code. This after replacing engine harness, and also this would be the third sensor. The dealership put in a Mopar one about 10,000 miles ago. Maybe 8,000. I might put it back in. I’ve checked the wiring because the harness wasn’t “new” as they are not available but I got an eBay one in what appeared to be excellent condition. No dried out jackets, no broken connectors. I’m really starting to think it’s the computer. It runs like a champ until it doesn’t. The dealership did a diagnosis for the harness, couldn’t find one, I did, replaced it myself, and they were wrong. I’m sure my original harness wasn’t the problem. It wasn’t in great shape but no obvious breaks after thorough inspection. I’ve been dealing with this for four years. Bought car new at same dealership. Oh, and I have a lifetime bumper to bumper Chrysler warranty too. Double edged sword. They don’t even like to see me anymore. But there isn’t another dealership that’s better around. Besides, this is where I bought the car. Dammit.

[@TorqueWagon]

@@andrewhigdon8346 I’m sorry to hear that you e been having so much trouble. I had a friend who went through similar issue to what you’re describing with his 2006 300C. In the end he just got rid of it because no one could figure out exactly what the problem was. I’ve heard that the coil packs have a tendency to go bad but the only way I know of to test them is to get a new one and test it on one cylinder at a time, which sounds like a huge hassle. My CKPS from the parts store is still going strong. I’ve also replaced the EGR valve and oil pressure sensor, but haven’t had any other issues with electronics.

[@2001gogamecocks]

How do you disconnect the battery?probably easy but never done it

[@TorqueWagon]

Tripp Courtney it’s under the trunk floor. You just need to use a wrench to loosen the bolt on the negative terminal then pull that terminal off the post.

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

Pn if you have it ! Good vid excellent ty

[@sgtmuffinbadger6147]

P0336 and p0339? Is what I got any ideas?

[@TorqueWagon]

Those both look like crankshaft position sensor codes. As cheap as it is to replace, I think that might be the first thing I would try. If you don’t run into any trouble, it can be done in 30 minutes to an hour.

[@sgtmuffinbadger6147]

@@TorqueWagon sounds good thank you

[@derricksarazin6582]

He gets the sensor out at 5:28

[@juanlop8974]

Dealer is about 350 they charge 120 an hours

[@SportyBlackwell76]

Have you had any other trouble?

[@TorqueWagon]

SportyBlackwell76 I haven’t had any other trouble. The car has 120,000 miles and it runs just as well as it did at 50,000.

[@SportyBlackwell76]

@@TorqueWagon thanks man. I got the code for EGR valve, so during the process I will replace the crank position sensor as well just because. Chrysler did not do well on their electronics manufacturing these cars. Once you replace the stock parts everything should be gravy.

[@zfrosty1]

Took my car by the dealer they wanted 300 to fix it I knew I could do it myself just didn’t know where sensor was and your video saved me and made the job 10x’s easier the way you explained the process

[@TorqueWagon]

Awesome! That right there is why I make the videos. I'm so glad it helped you.

[@rhurtadorh32]

I just got a code p0430 it might be my catalyc converter.

[@TorqueWagon]

rhurtadorh32 My p0430 code went away after I had my flex pipes right after the CATs replaced. Apparently a bad leak can cause that code too.

[@6.2_2ss]

Yes he right it's just the flex pipe go to auto zone and get 3.5 inch flex pipe the shirt one that's what I got on mines ur can get 3 inch if they got it

[@6.2_2ss]

Its universal flex pipe

[@rhurtadorh32]

Carol Morris what do you mean the shirt one?

[@norf87]

I got a P0501 code. Can somebody help me please

[@TorqueWagon]

It looks like that code refers to the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), which isn’t something I’ve had to deal with yet on my magnum. I’m not sure how difficult it would be to test/replace.

[@asoljz1779]

Honestly having a dodge is pissing me off why do they make it so hard to get to things

[@TorqueWagon]

Ha! Well, it's all about your perspective. I've worked on a lot of different brands, and they all have things that were put together stupidly. Yeah, it's a pain to get under the car and move the starter to get to the CPS, but I've seen engine compartments where the only way to change an alternator was to pull the engine. I'm pretty sure on some corvettes, you have to remove a tire and the inner fender just to change the oil filter. It's all a pain when you don't have the time or money to make the repairs in the first place, but for me, it's still better than having a $500 plus car payment every month.

[@asoljz1779]

TorqueWagon well you got me there bud, no car payments and doing your own repairs wins every time in my book!