How To Replace The Crankshaft Position Sensor On A Nissan Xterra

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the crankshaft position sensor on a 2005-2012 Nissan Xterra with a 4.0 L engine.
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[@jesshicks3758]

I watched a few videos on this. As someone stated the techs were doing from above. There is no way I could reach it. This video saved me time and it is a very simple procedure. Was done in 45 minutes including putting back together.

[@glennpennington5789]

There's a second you can only get to from the top. It's on the top rear of the engine tucked up under the firewall. Little easier to change if you remove the air intake plenum.

[@javiernajera8420]

Thanks for making such an overall easy video. The only people giving this a thumbs down are other mechanics.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Javier Najera thank you!

[@user-qr6zh9ev8k]

How to Automotive hi how are you. Do you think a crank sensor could cause a p0300 code random misfire. Also are there two crank sensors I know one is on the passenger or right side behind front tire.

[@Newtire]

I'm another mechanic and I give it a big hearty thumbs UP!

[@sugepoola]

awesome! turning a $200+ dealership bill into a $30 part plus some DIY fun!

[@eldnahym]

Wow, thanks yet again! This made my job so easy on my 2014 Xterra. And once again people, this is for the crankshaft sensor. The camshaft sensor is a different code and a different location.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jeremy A glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@felipevalles8041]

Hello ,do you know where is the input speed sensor ? thanks

[@elonsus9747]

The camshaft sensor is much easier to get to.

[@danr.7982]

Thanks for the video! I was able to replace the sensor without removing the wheel trim. 👍

[@katdeville]

Did you manage to go in through the top of the engine bay?

[@danr.7982]

@@katdeville Nope. Just removed the tire and had access to it.

[@TuhTuhTiger]

Saved me a good chunk of money coming here. Took a lil bit not having the right tools, but easy peasy

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Clark Chambers always happy to hear when the videos help you save. Thank you for watching!

[@scottgrigas229]

THANK YOU!!!! Very detailed video and the links in the description helped me A LOT.

[@enriquegomez260]

Awesome tutorial!!!!! Very precise "How to" I'm going to be 64 here soon and I'm here to tell you that anyone can be a good wrench but to teach it or explain it to others....... now that unfortunately not to many of us have the ability to do. GREAT JOB!

[@revaecrawford]

I can't afford a mechanic and my check engine light was on this morning. The car did not want to start, but when it finally started, it ran a bit differently... i.e. was jerky and didn't want to accelerate, but once it got to about 15 mph, it's like it took off as if I gunned the gas. Anyhow, I took it to a parts store to get the code and it was P0335. I looked that up and it said crankshaft sensor. I watched your video and it seems like a fairly easy fix. I will keep this updated after I get the part and replace it. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@xxIONBOMBxx]

You never kept us updated.

[@revaecrawford]

@@xxIONBOMBxx Sorry about that. The fix was fairly easy and straightforward. I think it took about 15 minutes from start to finish. it also fixed the problem I was having.

[@Marco-uy5us]

Hey man thank you so much .. I just change the one in my xterra 2010 following every step and it was very easy .. I'm going to see if this fix my problem

[@tangentboarder]

Just used your video to replace my crank sensor. Greatly appreciate the guidance! Thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@mikeh.8155]

good video!!!! only thing I would recommend is an actual OEM NISSAN part replacement - don't get a cheap, no-name replacement - OEM is available for about $44 shipped.

[@stevenjenson5048]

Thank you so much. Will be doing this soon. Other vids show guys climbing over the engine and reaching down behind. Going in through the wheel well looks like much easier.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Steven Jenson it's definitely easier to go through the wheel well. This will save you a lot of time and effort. Thank you for watching!

[@JimMcPherson1]

Just wanted to say thanks for this video. I was able to replace the sensor following the steps you outlined.

[@TruckerGloom]

Thank you. Fixed problem on my 2009 Frontier.

[@DavidSanchez-sf3by]

Thank you so much sir ! Way easier than trying from the top and bending my self in half downwards

[@advancedlogistics9643]

Brian, very good tutorial!! I do all my own work on my X and definitely think this makes it easy form first time wrench turners to those who have been banging knuckles for years. Just replaced my Crank sensor and would add the following. 1. The sensor you get from the dealer may look different...the portion that goes into the bell housing (the hole) was silver and cylindrical. Additionally, the tab one the sensor, that allows the plug to "lock on, was on the opposite side...as in not on the side the 10mm screw is. This isn't a big deal as you have plenty of slack and room to rotate the plug ans seat it on the sensor. The boot still fits the same way...as it's primarily molded to fit over the bolt ear. 2. I would buy THIS part from the Nissan dealer....it cost the same as the auto parts stores were selling them for $60 and change. Reviews for the parts stores had allot of failures and ECM compatibility issues. IMO if the costs are the same, I'll go with a dealer part every time. All in all an easy and quick fix. Thanks again for the great video!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

advanced logistics glad you like the video and thank you for all the tips 👍

[@chesterclark1294]

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[@masterplatypus]

Thank you very much for this video, very helpful. I was able to follow along and managed to fix my truck myself with your help

[@HowtoAutomotive]

masterplatypus glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!!

[@loelco8162]

Was a little nervous turned out Great! easy as pie !Hopefuuly that fixes it Thanks!!!

[@RobertoJ3rd]

top notch video and explanation.

[@nickr5051]

Thanks for making this. Easy and clear what to do.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@georgerodriquez5568]

Nice instructional video and big help! Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

George Rodriquez thank you!

[@bionicstar1]

Thanks for the video, just replaced mine, was really pretty simple......a 4-6" 1/4" extension is your friend!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

bionicstar1 glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@125sm3]

Great explanation and demonstration !

[@sukikuri5360]

Your video helps100% then after i fix my nissan im going to say.. WOW THATS EASY...THANKS TO YOUR VIDEO. CHEERS

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Suki Kuri Glad to help. Thank you for watching!!

[@jdavidrhea]

I did it!! Thanks for your video, it saved me money and aggravation! :)

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Dave Rhea glad the video helped you repair your car and save money. That’s awesome thank you for watching!

[@jdavidrhea]

Brian - I replaced this and it ran fine for a bit, but now it’s doing the same thing again. When it gets hot on the highway, it’ll hesitate for a second or two, then resume, the VDC & Slip lights come on. Then, invariably, when I get back down to street speeds, it will conk out. Starts back up every time, though. What do you think I did wrong? :\

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Dave Rhea You may not have done anything wrong. If it’s an aftermarket sensory may not like it. Also could be cam sensors. I would start by pulling codes and seeing where that lead you.

[@elonsus9747]

Video worked great. I broke the latch that holds it in though. Currently looking for tape to hold it in.

[@luisag.3719]

Thanks you saved my life

[@charliekilo3]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful.

[@coleimhuelsen]

Thanks. Easy and to the point

[@brucebuell7528]

The crankshaft position sensor on a Nissan pathfinder 2004 is directly under the center of the motor next to the oil pan very easy to get to

[@JoseRamos-qy1pl]

Thank you my teacher .you make my work easy.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jose Ramos glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@gogatbilisigeorgia]

Thank you, very good video. please tell me what was the problem? SLIP light on dashboard? engine dies while driving/ or other problem?

[@mikeythebold8299]

Very good video. Thanks.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mikeythebold ! Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@kahealani9]

Sorry in advance for the lengthy comment and crazy questions, but Im not even gonna attempt to do this if there's other things that need to be done that I cant do(hope that made sense) Anyway, I keep reading where a "relearn" has to be performed after replacing the crankshaft sensor or other problems could arise. So first of all: Wtf is a relearn and what really happens if it's not done? Second: who does it/hows it done? Is there a cost involved? FYI: I have a 2003 Pathfinder. Thanks

[@1keykneedeep]

Nice work.

[@markferraro5250]

excellent video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mark Ferraro thank you and thank you for watching!!

[@jaman2366]

What are signs crank sensor is going out? Do i need to just buy a brand new one and have it in the car all the time when it dies?

[@carlberto7214]

This is like getting cheat codes for Mario brothers game Thanks

[@mannyfigueroa]

Thank you señor. Good job.

[@andybeyond9546]

Hey Brian, very informative video, is the crankshaft position sensor from the 2005 pathfinder same as X terra?

[@IsaiahnElenafr]

Than you sir. 🙏👍👊

[@edwinulsh1159]

Great video. but I need to know where 98parh finder sensor is. thank s

[@luisgonzaloandrade]

We don’t need to recalibrate the crankshaft position sensor after we install it? Or have a scanner reprogram the data into it?

[@blk95gsrt]

Awesome, thank you!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@Nashville_]

I changed all three of my sensors but still have the same problem with all the lights on the dash

[@sojr8601]

Mine said camshaft sensor but came with set of two I’m assuming this one also with the information I’m getting from all the videos and forums

[@frostymug8929]

I changed both cam sensors and the crank sensor on my 2011 and it still coding the same and hard starting. Also cleared codes didn't help dunno what to do

[@madnigerian]

Don't even need to swap mine but I'm going to do it when I replace my splash guard

[@God_Famiily_Fishing]

Mine is throwing up this code Went to the store one day it started skipping on the way there just a slight misfire the next morning went to town to get some plugs and boots and it got way worse seemed like it was running on 3 cylinders no power would only run 30mph and it had a bad shake bad. It will start but has no power to pull out of its tracks now as I think about it a few weeks before this it started going dead at idle and was hard to get back to running. Humm. Sounds like any of y’alls problems just don’t have the cash to throw parts at it I’m disabled and live on a tight budget nowadays it’s throwing p0335 code THANKS GUYS

[@clifprine2569]

Is there a bunch of bad sensors on the market? Third time have crank pos sensor go bad.

[@mendoza5569]

No sé inglés pero buen video y cuál es la falla que hace ese sensor muchas grasias

[@hatesTD]

Can I ask what are the symptoms of a bad crank sensor?? I got stuck yesterday with my 2002 Nissan Xterra..sges cranking but just won’t turn over/run..I believe the fuel pump can be heard when I turn the key to the on position. I’m just trying to figure out what’s with my truck by process of elimination... Nice informative video by the way..

[@jordankress6951]

Im currently having the same issue.. have you by chance figured out what the cause was?

[@TheBluedream13]

Rough idle and shaky drive if it's real bad some vehicles won't start if the crankshaft is shit. Some other small syptoms are stalling when accelerating, vdc slip lights randomly showing up on dash.

[@reyandy4851]

Stalling, lack of power and service engine and or check engine light on.

[@sfcd4757]

for the 2.5L is it the same location or on the timing cover?

[@chrisbarton1517]

Another Great video!

[@johnbrownlee7623]

good job, thanks..................John...........

[@HowtoAutomotive]

john brownlee I’m Brian and I thank you John for watching!

[@vikingzteflon8404]

Would it work on Nissan navara D22

[@soloman22177]

Sensor was replaced but dash lights remain to be lit up. Does the vehicle ne to be cleared using a code reader or is the harness at fault?

[@pvaj79]

Is it the same for 05 armada??

[@mattd2641]

Do you have to clear the code before the computer will let you start the car again?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Don’t have to clear the code before you start no. But eventually you will need to clear them.

[@robertfonseca1]

Thank you Sr!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Robert Fonseca thank you for watching!

[@mistajef]

Exc vid .Thanks man!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@petevidales1519]

I changed it on my Nissan Armada 2005 but my car won’t start now? Does the computer need to recognize it. If I put the old one back on it starts?

[@denpad2010]

i have the p0335 code on 2005 pathfinder,i just bought this sensor was like 30 bucks,but my questions they also offered me the camshaft sensor,so how i know which one i need exactly,i just wanted buy the crankshaft sensor cause us the cheapy one ,the others were around 100 each...

[@walterguity1927]

Will this step be same for the 03 Frontier?

[@jordankress6951]

Crankshaft position sensor A? correct?

[@XXRaNDoMXEMOXPaNDaXX]

wondering same thing. which sensor. i know it’s crank not cam but they say it has 2 or 3??

[@roxanamartinez9377]

How do I know if it's the straight plug or the angled plug

[@antoniodiazserrano.7184]

Tengo Nissan Frontier año 2000 salió código p1336 código del sensor del cigüeñal también se quita por la llanta

[@crisrodego]

Can I do this same process for a Nissan Titian 2005 ?

[@fingerstylefan]

Why only to 2012? Is it in a different spot in a 2013?

[@OlatiloMichealTaiwo-ix1gw]

What could made the engine not to start

[@genericusername1365]

Thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

John Anthony Cantergiani glad to help thank you for watching and writing!

[@felipevalles8041]

Does somebody knows where is the input speed sensor for this 05 Xterra ? it is a 2 wd ,is giving me the p1716 code, I just replace the Valve body with new TCM but didn't fix the code.. thanks

[@Indy5blaine]

Sorry for my lack of knowledge but is there only 1 sensor? Auto parts store went to a lot of trouble to look up whether or not it was bank A or bank B camshaft sensor

[@srcobra50]

Blaine Nokes in this video it is one because it’s the CRANKSHAFT sensor. In your case there is 2 because your looking for CAMSHAFT sensor

[@Indy5blaine]

@@srcobra50 ahhh, thank you I was wondering why things weren't adding up

[@srcobra50]

Blaine Nokes glad to help. Hope you get your issue fixed soon

[@waynebeck7801]

Is there only one crankshaft sensor?

[@jakobhinton5271]

Ok so I have the crank sensor code and my x is dying at random and hard to start, is this the problem or do I need to explore other options

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jakob Hinton If you have the code for it is most likely the problem. There is a possibility of other issues. Including wiring going to that sensor.

[@sirgalahad1470]

How do you clear the codes ?

[@jeremyyarbro8749]

Crank sensor was shot, car wouldn't start. Replaced the sensor and it runs now, but there is a bit of sputtering or loss of power/hesitation when the car is changing gears, especially higher gears. Any ideas?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

James Jameson possible misfire. I would check your codes.

[@jeremyyarbro8749]

How to Automotive No codes though. Guess I'll just have to wait until its bad enough to throw a light on. Really hate this car anyway, nonstop problems since purchase (not even counting the tranny rebuild from defect). Replacing asap and never buying Nissan again.

[@Adam12SD]

Sputtering at high speed could be the camshaft position sensors... Did you ever find out your issue?

[@jeffkillough3764]

You say yes what a crankshaft sensor is but where is the camshaft sensor is supposed to be somewhere in the same place can you answer that question real quick it's 2:34 on a Saturday

[@jeffkillough3764]

Can anyone answer this question as to where the cam sensor goes if the crankshaft sensor goes to the same place anybody at all ??????

[@tarnished8607]

Is this exactly the same on an '08 Frontier?

[@jacksonpowell1]

Yes

[@xxIONBOMBxx]

You lied about fitting a socket and ratchet in there lol I hadda go buy a set of wobbly sockets cause mine went missing🙄😂

[@theexterminator1]

Had to rewatch this video 2 yes later to do it again to same vehicle nissan part this time don't buy aftermarket

[@freddiebernabe6082]

Replace camshaft sensor but nothing change stalls in the stop light

[@Adam12SD]

Have you changed the camshaft sensors as well? When my bank 1 went bad, my Xterra would stall intermittently and run rough. If you change them (crank or camshaft sensors) ALWAYS use OEM sensor replacements. Aftermarket sensors will never work reliably. Good luck to you!

[@samuelpayet6529]

2006 model doesnt have that plastic around the wheel. Its metal

[@zacharystansell1043]

Thank you!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Zachary Stansell thank you for watching!

[@diazmike427]

Isn't that the camshaft position sensor bank 1?

[@badboyvr4]

The camshaft sensors are on the back of each cylinder head, they wouldn't be mounted down that low on the engine.

[@ashrafhaddad9392]

This for xterra and pathfinder or just xterra

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ashraf Haddad both

[@HeartlessRomantik]

Is this similar or same as a frontier ?

[@willjohnson4978]

Would this coincide with a 2002 Xterra?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

will johnson yes it's pretty much the same exact vehicle.

[@willjohnson4978]

Ok. Thank you for responding

[@HowtoAutomotive]

will johnson my pleasure hope you get your car all fixed up.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

If it's the V6 then yes it's the same. I'll check tomorrow if the V8 is the same or not.

[@kwamebraxton7640]

Do you need to install one on the left and the right

[@JoseRamos-qy1pl]

In how long you make the work

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jose Ramos it took about one hour

[@JoseRamos-qy1pl]

How to Automotive thank you brother

[@chrismoody1473]

This is for the CRANKSHAFT sensor not the CAMSHAFT sensor! Different part and location.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Yes this is crank sensor video

[@davebarrows9297]

That’s the title.

[@TttTtt-q3i]

Please help I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra with a P0 720 code is this it?

[@stephenlozada7158]

How long do after market ones last?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Stephen Lozada it’s hard to say and depends on the brand I’m sure. Denzo and NGK/NTK Make really good sensors.

[@glennpennington5789]

First one I had replaced lasted 12 month's and 1 day...had to go that one day to get out of warranty replacement at least seems like that...second I replaced myself has lasted 3 years and almost 100K miles

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glenn Pennington Sucks at first when we last of the year. Sounds like the second one is a good one. Thank you for watching!

[@glennpennington5789]

@@HowtoAutomotive yeah just bad luck of the draw.

[@hortenciasalceda1140]

Catalisadores"

[@dannymoon3303]

Fail. There are two cam sensors. You need to mention that. There is a passenger sensor and driver-side cam sensor.