2012 KIA Soul Crankshaft Position Sensor Install

[@PottersWork]

I linked the parts I used in the video description. Please give me a thumbs up if this video was helpful!

[@jbirdyhome-4050]

Your video explained my problem to a "T" and I watched it several times (about 7 or 8) and was able to replace my crankshaft position sensor thanks solely to your excellent instructions. I had to buy the part from the dealership for $100. I got out all the tools you said would be needed, hiked up the front end with the Kia tire changing jack, slid in some jack stands and crawled under the car, located the offending unit and was very thankful for your tips, especially when it came to loosening that small clip. I have no idea why car designers put dumb clips in places where no normal person can get their fingers in there to snap them out. The other dumb thing is positioning the bracket where you cannot get your head in there to see how it is seated. The only problem I had/have is that I could not get the old cable off the bracket so I just left the old piece in there and plugged in the new one and crossed my fingers. At first it wouldn't start and I'm saying to myself Oh sh*t I really messed up but then I got back under the front end and tightened the 10mm bolt which apparently rectified the magnet connection and poof. CAR STARTED! I am a senior female and was able to complete the repair, thanks to your totally comprehensive video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@PottersWork]

JBirdy, thank you so much for the comment! Comments like yours are what inspire me to continue to make videos! The clip you are referring to is the plastic one with the two ears you have to squeeze together to pop out?

[@jbirdyhome-4050]

@@PottersWork I'm up under the car now and will try that!!! Nope I just cannot slip it off the bracket so i secured the new one around with a cable tie so It will not vibrate around and possibly slip out of the two prong plug. That little bitty clip around the sensor was no problem but it's just too tight in there . I thought about breaking the old one off but chose not to in case I damaged the new one by being too rough. Thanks so much again!!!

[@PottersWork]

@@jbirdyhome-4050, it’s a pickle to get that one out for sure! Not a great design by engineers in my opinion

[@jbirdyhome-4050]

@@PottersWork My car is still running great; I thank you every day that I get in my car to run errands and go to work because it's running!!!!! Thank you again, so much!!!

[@PottersWork]

@@jbirdyhome-4050, that means a lot!! So happy to be able to help :)

[@LifeIsntHealthy]

This is one of the best instructional car videos I've ever seen, thank you

[@PottersWork]

Wow, thank you! I tried my best to make it as detailed as possible, but not too long and drawn out. Thanks for watching!

[@CheriByrd-xt2zs]

We sat at home for a month because I couldn't afford a mechanic. Until I came across your video. It was the exact cause of our issue. Thank you!

[@PottersWork]

Thank you for leaving this comment! This is exactly why I make videos. I am glad it helped you!

[@williamcreswell]

I'm in the exact same situation! I was sure it was my fuel pump, I wish I would have seen this video sooner, it could have saved me $400 right before Christmas! I'm definitely subscribing to this channel because his video was detailed but to the point!

[@PottersWork]

@@williamcreswell thank you!!

[@erniethered]

Just started having this same issue about two weeks ago. It’s becoming more constant now. Gonna get the parts soon and change it myself. Thank you for such a thorough job on this video!!!

[@PottersWork]

No problem! I hope it takes care of your issue!!

[@HeydaCarreras]

I just saw another video and no way is good at all. Your video is exactly what a human being needs. Keep doing videos like this, very good information and you found all kind of details. GOOD.

[@PottersWork]

@@HeydaCarreras thank you! I tried to make it as clear and concise as I could. I appreciate the feedback :)

[@williamcreswell]

I've been Google searching the problems I've been having with my kia for weeks while I waited for a fuel pump assembly... I was certain that was the problem... After $400 bucks... I'm still having problems... Then I found your video that better explained the symptoms... Thank you for posting this because I am not not a great mechanic and I'm sure your pointers and visual aids will be extremely helpful! Thank you again!

[@PottersWork]

No problem William, I’m glad it was helpful! I hope it helps you fix your Soul and solves your issues. Thanks for dropping a comment

[@garyalensr]

Man I was so frustrated with my car, I love my kia soul!!! I am having the exact same issues your son's car was having and had no clue what was going on until I came across your video. This is the best video on the internet explaining how to do and what the causes are.. thank you!!! thank you!!!! thank you!!! So much for your video... You saved me so much frustration , you are awesome

[@PottersWork]

Gary, that’s why I do this! Thanks for being inspiration for future videos. I always about talk myself out of making a video because it makes my repair take way longer and more work, but if it’s helping others it is worth it! Thanks for your comment! Josh

[@garyalensr]

@@PottersWork it definitely helped me and you got a new sub. I’ll definitely be watching your videos

[@PottersWork]

@@garyalensr, thank you for the sub!

[@whatscomingnext3605]

Nice job it hopefully fixed my problem, we will see when it gets hotter and a longer ride. It seems to idle better now. The only thing I did different from you, I did the unplugging and plugging of the connector from the top reaching down to the holding bracket and plug. Much easier to get two hands down from the top. Thanks

[@PottersWork]

I hope it took care of your issue too! Great idea coming in from the top, that would be way easier probably.

[@AZXRP]

Dude you are awesome. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You have saved many people loads of cash. Your're the man

[@PottersWork]

Jeffrey, thank you for commenting! I hope it saved you some time and $ both! I use KZbin all the time for stuff like this and am glad I can contribute back :)

[@JamiahMiller2345]

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[@theblacksmog]

Your a god send! I needed this! Mine went out today unfortunately. Thanks!

[@PottersWork]

I’m glad this video is helpful Levi. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Good luck with your repair!

[@williamcreswell]

So, I never had an issue with my tachometer... Not ever... It just started puttering out as if it was the fuel filter... Come to find out, you can't just replace the fuel filter you have to replace the entire pump assembly... So I did, because that's how it was acting... I never searched anything different until I searched that it was still stalling after replacing the fuel pump assembly... My car died 4 times on the way in to work two days ago when I was first able to really drive it after replacing the fuel pump assembly... So did I... I had seen this video in between paydays... My friend let me use their time and vehicle to help me fix my car.. Because of this video, I was able to do this in my parking at work between customers! Dude, I can't thank you enough!!! I did it at 30 degrees... My fingers were cold!!! I did a full ugga, held back on the dugga...

[@PottersWork]

Thanks for commenting with your car symptoms William! These comments really do help future viewers diagnose their issues. Also, do you mind me asking how much $ the fuel pump/filter ran you? I remember you saying $400, was that just the parts alone? Also, why can’t cars ever break down in warm weather lol? Kudos on doing this repair in the elements!

[@wf8933]

Great video, clear and to the point.

[@PottersWork]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@yulperkins7319]

Your an angel for putting this video up. THANK YOU ! 🎉

[@PottersWork]

Glad it was helpful Yul! Thank you!

[@bryannarring9992]

Great resolution on video made install simple because I knew what to look for

[@PottersWork]

I did my best to try and get some clear shots with the camera. I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@robertmurphy573]

Your video was outstanding. I'm impressed. Thanks man fix my problem

[@PottersWork]

Glad the video was helpful Robert! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment too

[@felixcalderon574]

Tanks alot very good video

[@PottersWork]

Thank you! I hope it was helpful!

[@scottb333]

I removed the bracket made it a lot easier to remove the wire plugs

[@PottersWork]

Good idea, was it hard to remove the bracket? I didn’t even look at it that close. Probably would have been much easier

[@scottb333]

Just one ten millimeter bolt a lot easier to remove all the wire harness plugs especially when your on your back with limited access

[@PottersWork]

@@scottb333, thanks for the tip! Hopefully some other people will find it helpful as well!

[@pq6675]

Hey...first thanks for the great video. Helped a lot. Question: anyone else have oil start pouring out when you took out the original sensor "plug" with the o-ring? I loosened bolt...then as soon as I took out old sensor oil poured out. Had to quickly get a bucket. It stopped eventually but had a major mess to clean up before putting in new sensor.

[@PottersWork]

Thanks PQ! how much oil do you think came out approximately? Is there any chance the car was overfilled with oil? Have you checked your oil level on the dipstick?

[@pq6675]

@@PottersWork Hmmm..Ill check today. If it did...I did let it out before putting in new sensor..but is there supposed to be ANY oil in that open slot where the sensor goes? Would/could the sensor be damged by any of the oil in there? Seems logical like there should be some oil usually since the sensor has a o ring and we put a little oil on the new ring anywyas. But maybe fir whatever reason our car had too much?

[@hobomaninabox841]

If you’ve got something pointy like an ice pick per say, just push against the transmission to get that circular plug out. I tried using pliers and that wouldn’t work to save my life. I just used a pointy little pick tool and it worked on the first try.

[@user-ww9wo5ld1f]

Man. I m so glad you made this video..extremely helpful.. Thanks a bunch

[@PottersWork]

I’m glad it was helpful man! Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@Tcrazysoccer]

Thanks this really helped!

[@PottersWork]

@@Tcrazysoccer no problem! Glad it helped you out!

[@renemora6716]

Thank you for this video what’s that yellow part on the plug, I tried to remove initially from there but ended up breaking it. Is it bad that I broke it? I hope not.

[@PottersWork]

I believe you are talking about the wire retainer...that's usually what holds the wire pins in the back of the plug itself. You would take that off if you were replacing the plug itself.

[@renemora6716]

Yes I believe so, thanks for your response and help with this video I have the car running for my wife

[@PottersWork]

@@renemora6716, I’m glad to hear that! Hopefully the video helped

[@irisbaez1972]

Hey. have you had any issue with suspension? A mechanic told me is the Bushing. I replace them and still the noise, like a spring. I put new front struts, sway bar links, bushing and lower arm controls with new ball joints. I put some grease in my both cars: Elantra 2008 and 2012 Kia soul. the soul makes the noise, Elantra nothing.

[@PottersWork]

We had a noise up front that ended up being a missing bolt in the front passenger side caliper. Not sure if the previous owner didn’t get it tight enough or it just came loose. We have a 2006 Kia sportage with a bad strut up front and it makes a pretty loud creaking sound when it’s cold outside. What kind of sound do you hear on yours?

[@richardreil6730]

Great video!

[@PottersWork]

Thank you, hope it was helpful!

[@tacticalbreadman7409]

real good video thanks

[@PottersWork]

Thank you Tactical! Hope it was helpful!

[@tacticalbreadman7409]

@@PottersWork doing it to my daughter's car tomorrow LOL thanks again man

[@PottersWork]

@@tacticalbreadman7409, did you get it all done? Hope it went well

[@dulcevilla471]

Thanks for the video followed it step by step to replace the part. Car starts just fine now. However, it jerks while accelerating. It wasn’t doing this before replacing. Do you know what could be wrong ?

[@PottersWork]

Dulce, do you notice it having trouble running highway speeds? These Souls are notorious for getting plugged catalytic converters and one of the symptoms is jerking. But another is the engine losing power. unfortunately jerking is a symptom of other things too...bad gas, spark plug, plug wires, coils etc... I guess it's also possible the replacement sensor is bad...but I'm not sure if that would cause this symptom or not

[@dulcevilla471]

Yess when having to accelerate quickly it’ll jerk. When we ease into speed it won’t. I’ve replaced spark plugs about two months ago, will probably end up replacing the coils. Just don’t wanna spend the $260 on the coils and have that not be the problem 😅 Anyway thank you for your help!!

[@PottersWork]

@@dulcevilla471, I’m not really sure what that would be exactly, I hope you are able to figure it out! If you do, you might post back here what it was in case someone else is having the same issue later and reads this comment thread.

[@mdear2010]

thanks for the great video. you really got good clear video. that helped alot.

[@PottersWork]

Thanks Mdear! I was trying my best to get the camera to focus, so I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to say so :)

[@mjandtuki]

Great video. Will you help me organize my garage! Amazing garage!

[@PottersWork]

Thank you! And I don’t know if I could organize another one and keep my sanity lol. I made a decision to do it a couple years ago and told myself I didn’t want anything on the floor and wanted everything easy to find lol.

[@yvesbouchard9125]

You have a nice garage floor

[@PottersWork]

Thank you! When I remodeled my garage I had my cousin epoxy it for me. He does it for a living (JCG Enterprises is his company). I have a video of my remodel on my channel and it shows him doing some of the work if you’re interested in seeing that.

[@richardgarza31]

What was your car doing that you needed to replace that part. I have a friend who has a 2011 and the car cranks but won't start.

[@PottersWork]

Richard, ours would die once it was warmed up and then would be difficult to restart until it cooled back down. It would also run rough once we got it started back up. Also, the tachometer/rpm gauge wasn’t working. Replacing this sensor remedied all of those issues for us.

[@beesbacon8154]

I have the same issue have changed ALL CAM N CRANK sensors and I am still getting the same code. Do you think it could be an Internal Issue? Thank You.

[@PottersWork]

Brando, mine never actually threw a code. What code are you getting?

[@beesbacon8154]

@@PottersWork My codes are P0016, P0017, i forgot the other one. but the codes are for both Cam Sensors & one code for Crankshaft sensor. i was doing more research as well and it also could be an internal issue dealing with Timing/Cam Sprocket itself. spent 150$ for all sensors and still throwing the same codes. Plus the vehicke has 165K miles so could be its time coming lol. I just changed the Plugs as well too, Thanks for the video and reply.

[@PottersWork]

@@beesbacon8154, that’s about the same mileage we have on our Soul as well. Ours also has a small knock too…we bought it from a family member for our sons 1st car. I’m hoping the motor holds on for a while longer. We check the oil often and add Lucas oil additive at each oil change. From what I’ve read these motors are notorious for using oil and if you don’t keep an eye on it, can be low very quick. That’s kind of the reason it knocks, it was ran low about a year ago before we got it.

[@beesbacon8154]

@@PottersWork Oh nice! They are great little cars and great on gas too. i definetly feel you on the oil consumption cause when i first met my GF she had no oil in it at all lol. It did have a small knock as well but after putting some additives in the gas n oil itself it went away. I run Royal Purple myself and Royal Purple additive just a personal choice. Defenitly wish you the best of luck with your new Kia brotha, may it last you a lifetime. The only other issues we have had in the past 5 years were CV Axles other than that just basic wear and tear. If anything does happen i will defenitly let you know. Take care and thanks for the video.

[@PottersWork]

@@beesbacon8154, you mind if I ask what additives you are using along with the Royal? So far I’ve done an outer tie-rod, a sway bar end link, a steering coupler and a new windshield since we bought it. I think it could use a new strut on the passenger side. You are right though, they are nice little cars!

[@anibalruizpagan6113]

I have question I have a Kia soul 2012 I was driving it and then when I parked at home it didn’t start again any idea what could it be?

[@PottersWork]

@@anibalruizpagan6113, would the starter crank, but the car wouldn’t start?

[@anibalruizpagan6113]

@@PottersWorkI figured out it was a plug that goes straight to the computer it was un plugged and the cable for the key it was wripped out of the steering wheel column

[@anibalruizpagan6113]

Now the only problem I have is my passenger headlight that doesn’t turn on completely

[@PottersWork]

@@anibalruizpagan6113 Glad you figured out the starting issue! Could the headlight just be a bulb?

[@anibalruizpagan6113]

@@PottersWorkno I just putted new ones it’s probably a main fuse or the wires one must be detached somewhere

[@fredrosenfeld6450]

excellent.

[@PottersWork]

Thanks for watching!

[@kik4604]

what about the relearning procedure? I changed mine and now I'm having to learn how to relearn the sensor to the car.

[@PottersWork]

I’m not aware of a relearning procedure…when I replaced ours it started up and ran normal. It has been running fine since. Where did you see you had to do a relearning procedure? Now I’m curious

[@kik4604]

I replaced mine and then it started up like it should and then traveling down the street at about 5 to 10 miles an hour hit close to 2,000 RPM and started to sputter and jerk and then I went on KZbin and found out you have to do a relearn after you change it. I'm still learning to do the relearn on different KZbin channels and on the Google site. I'll update you with what works when I can.

[@kik4604]

The reason I replaced it was because it would be hard to start at times like it wasn't getting fuel but with the new one it starts just fine but needs the relearn apparently.

[@PottersWork]

@@kik4604, well that’s interesting…I guess I need to look into it more. So far we’ve been good. We have probably driven it 200 miles since it was replaced

[@kik4604]

@@PottersWork I have discovered that there are some that don't have to be relearned and I'm looking into that now because I have not had success yet at relearning the one I just put in. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your sharing.

[@OohkayProductions]

Having the same problem

[@PottersWork]

@@OohkayProductions, hopefully this fixes your issue!

[@HeydaCarreras]

How this guy gets under there without a jack? without jack up the car at least a little, how? I'm very skin and I CAN"T, not even to check well the transmission level plug.

[@PottersWork]

@@HeydaCarreras, I don’t have a lot of brains, so my head is small enough to fit under there lol. But in all seriousness, a jack and a couple jack stands would make it easier for sure if you have them available.

[@HeydaCarreras]

@@PottersWork Hey, if I told you about it if because I have that car but 2.0L and automatic. is not easy at all to get there unless you jack up the car or maybe you have a hole under the car so you can get under.

[@Mrwweguy]

First thing my friend did was snap the bolt

[@PottersWork]

Oh no! Did he accidentally tighten it? Or was it really corroded that bad?

[@Mrwweguy]

@Potter's Work it was pretty tight and two different metals don't mix getting hot and cold. He rigged it because he couldn't get a bite on it with easy out. It's fixed but not original

[@PottersWork]

@@Mrwweguy, well I’m glad you guys got it fixed either way, sorry it wasn’t a quick and easy job like it should have been lol. Unfortunately, these things happen working on vehicles…I’ve had my share of bad experiences as well.

[@JakylaThomas-sp7wk]

Where is it in a 2010

[@PottersWork]

I’m not 100% sure, I’ve only worked on this 2012

[@irisbaez1972]

no body asked how many miles had the car at the time. mine is 2012 and still good.

[@PottersWork]

165k right now Iris

[@irisbaez1972]

@@PottersWork ok, mine has 66K miles.

[@PottersWork]

@@irisbaez1972, that’s pretty low miles, is yours a 2012?

[@irisbaez1972]

@@PottersWork Yes. I use it for a short trips, around town and sometime in the week, I give a high speed.

[@yvesbouchard9125]

Mine 374000km still find

[@marioerazoturcios5225]

My friend can show me the wheels

[@PottersWork]

I would but we sold this car recently and the new owner had an accident and it was totaled. Sorry!

[@marioerazoturcios5225]

OMG