6 Signs of a BAD Crankshaft Position Sensor!

[@MechanicBase]

Did you fix your car issues? Let us know in the comments below, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad crankshaft position sensor! Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel! More CPS sensor information: mechanicbase.com/engine/crankshaft-position-sensor-symptoms/ Website: mechanicbase.com/

[@jasminetaylor872]

Can't find my crankshaft position sensor in my v70 2.5t volvo

[@sidnarciso4872]

I need help please. I've tried 3 different sensors and even tried another dme on my 2007 e60. I can't get any voltage drop on sensor running magnet across it.

[@1awkwardWEiRDo]

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[@Sam-d2i7i]

Hello name Joey I like to know where would my crank shaft position be at I have a 2007 buick lucerne cxl v6 engine

[@phyllisbuchanan5294]

Is this a pcv vale

[@Heavenlyy_T]

Thank you so much for this very helpful and informative video! We have a 2013 Equus and it's giving us the exact problems you described in this video. By being your video, it's letting my husband know he's on the right track, and confirming his suspicion of what's going on with the car. Thank you so much for this helpful video!

[@costidobrin2896]

same happend to me, but never seen the camshaft sensor error, only random missfires errors.

[@billtimms9912]

Informative, no bs. It was nice knowing what tools I would need. Well done.

[@Topsiekku]

When the crankshaft sensor starts to go bad, it starts showing symptoms when it's cold. This is my own experience. You just can't find that information anywhere. You could easily think that there is a problem with the mixture ratio, although the crankshaft sensor may be the real culprit and may work well in warm weather, but at a certain degree of frost it starts to show symptoms.

[@gottahavegoalsset]

Tell me more.

[@Topsiekku]

@@gottahavegoalsset ?

[@buckhayes2104]

This explains my frustrations OMG!! This is very important information .

[@Topsiekku]

@@buckhayes2104 And the freezing point where the symptoms start can be very sharp. It may be that the car works well, for example, at -13 c degrees and -14 c doesn't work anymore very well. In severe frosts, it sounded as if the ignition was completely out of place and the car would only idle at about 500rpm and engine may not be able to take more revs.. The car smoked a lot and the exhaust smelled strange.

[@Topsiekku]

@@buckhayes2104 Here's a link to a video where you can hear how the car's engine was doing before the fault was found. I myself had two faults. The crankshaft sensor and then the air mass meter. But the crank sensor was the main culprit. The faulty air mass meter made jerks only at higher revs while driving. But didn't affect the idle and didn't make it difficult.

[@yardywest1804]

GREAT VIDEO BRO. After winter my batterie in my S2000 died, I replaced it and the car started, but it didnt run smooth. The power was low, revs fell off and missfiring started and it cut out. I thought that was probably the Ignition coils. Replaced them and the car ran better but vibrations were getting higher the warmer the engine got. Then I got a tool to read the fault and it said Crankshaft position sensor. I erased it, it wont start anymore but now i definetly know why. It all makes sense after watching your video. I really appreciate your Content

[@MechanicBase]

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[@DanMary-qf4no]

Thank you 🙏. This is the best explained video, I have every seen anyone put on here..... You mentioned every detail that my car is doing and when it's doing..... (Thank You) Plz.. don't change we need a guy like you to help us all...

[@antoniosoto5766]

My problem is a P060A On my 2008 civic ,I think it’s more of a computer internal memory , BUT you ARE very good at explaining that particular sensor . Sounds like an honest guy

[@YOUNGFEAST91]

Brother man thank you so much out of all the videos you broke down how was supposed to be broken down, very informative and straight to the point in detail💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@moisesmaragno4398]

Thanks for your clear explanation, i have an mercedes R350 and i have the same symptoms. I`ll look it.

[@2szellem]

I thank you for describing the symptoms so detailed, as I have exactly the named problems. Thank you!

[@daughteroftheking01]

Same!

[@enkadude]

Big thumbs up for mentioning some manufacturers put it on timing belt side. Unfortunately, my Civic is on timing belt side so it was big bucks to replace 😢

[@simplyblessed7036]

Thank you; this helped me to figure out that my sensor is bad

[@AntdiggAdkis]

I almost replaced the ECM when it was just sludge and metal buildup on the CPS. Thanks you just saved me a couple hundred dollars.

[@MechanicBase]

Glad to hear that👍

[@vladt6038]

If you had metal build up in your crank sensor you have other issues asswell

[@matthewscott4629]

Was there no error code?

[@Lifehackz137]

Hey mine was dirty do I clean the sensor with brake cleaner and the slot as well where the sensor goes ? Or just the sensor?? Please help

[@Lifehackz137]

@@vladt6038hey how do I clean it ? Like do I clean the slot where the sensor goes as well with brake cleaner or JUST the sensor?

[@paulchristianrea8868]

Thank you great video! Very helpful! I got the same issue when the engine is warm.

[@MechanicBase]

Yes, that could be the crank sensor. Do you have any codes?

[@johnmcminn9455]

on my Toyota Corolla it's the VVT soliniod, but same symptoms , great explanation in the video

[@louwscustomsza]

Did it cut off fuel and spark? My corolla won't start just cranks. It cut off fuel and spark

[@chriskramp5174]

​@@louwscustomsza I'm having same problem. Mine just cranks. I've changed the vvt solenoid, solenoid filter, camshaft sensor, fuel pump, starter, battery, a couple sparks plug... It's still cranks but no start. I have no codes showing when I plug the OBD. I'm thinking it's the crankshaft sensor tho.

[@louwscustomsza]

@chriskramp5174 My problem was the metal plate that came after the crank sprocket. Apparently, the letter on it is supposed to be faced outside(B)(F). The crank sensor gets its reading from it

[@HoustonTexasJunior]

Thank you this is exactly what’s been going on

[@MrPDawes]

Thank you for confirming the symptoms. Seems manufacturers can pump any random fault code out and they don't mean the same thing from car to car. Seems P1337 on Citroen DS3 does point to crankshaft position sensor. Getting to it though is somewhat of a challenge and I don't seem to be able to find anything that suggests correctly where it is.

[@johnnylangford6952]

Perfect video.. I fixed it. Great work.

[@tabonnick]

Thanks for sharing these great videos! I'm trying to find the location of the Crankshaft Position Sensor for the 2011 Benz B200 and wondering if you can help. Thank you!

[@neilwilliams2193]

I have a 2015 Nissan Altima where is my camshaft sensor or crank sensor located thank you so much for your helpful video.

[@MechanicBase]

2.5 engine? If yes, it should be near the transmission end, on the back of the engine (facing the firewall).

[@Beckhamplay]

Thank you boss, ur symptoms are same as mine, I think the sensor is broken. Engine switches itself off once warmed up

[@victoryfirst2878]

Very informative video Sir. Thanks for the knowledge too.

[@raffieb762]

I just replaced all 3 on my nissan xterra a year ago, and I have a code p0335 pop up now, do I have to replace all 3 again or just the crankshaft sensor? Thanks

[@johnminshell7595]

On very rare occasion my panel lights all come and the car will stall , it then starts up as normal ,sometimes it get a No Crank issue and sometimes Cut out after Starting up Car is CLK 220 CDI 2007 with 250000 miles on the Clock other wise all good Best Regards John

[@Texasmade4444444444]

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[@MechanicBase]

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[@gracec1665]

Thank you. Sounds like every big part of the engine has a sensor!

[@SNAMR666]

My 2017 Nissan patrol super safari starts rough making weird sound, fuel efficiency is lower than the norm, RPM plays around at idle, has no check engine light on (bought it used, suspect foul play). Used my scan tool and got a confirmed P0335 engine speed sensor which I assume is the same as crankshaft position sensor. Cleared it and and it still came back the same. Not sure where the crankshaft sensor is to inspect it, and the manual doesn't mention it. Its worth mentioning I also have a confirmed C1130 (ABS system code).

[@Mecanicaencasa]

All those symptoms correspond to a bad CKP sensor.

[@MariaMQueen-ov2lr]

Thanks, I have a ml350, 4mactic, 2011 , try to do , dc , inspection and my engine light is on and the 7:12 7:12 smog pump wasn’t bad so , intake camshaft cylinder the 2 on top will be replaced to see if this help my engine light to go off, the relay switch I’m going to change ! Hope you can give me some quick advice !

[@jmodified]

Good information about the starting symptoms that I haven't seen elsewhere. My 2007 Chrysler T&C had trouble starting hot two or three times. I assumed the starter was going. There were no codes. Then today it threw a P0017 and started running bad - almost stalling out every time I came to a stop and responding slowly to the accelerator pedal. Will check the sensor tomorrow, but it seems quite likely. So I'm guessing the starting hot issues can be an early warning.

[@joeyv6284]

Thank you man makes so much sense now

[@xaviermcalistersr347]

I guess I'm going thru the same issue from what 3 mobile mechanics told me what else can It be preventing it to start I was in middle of grocery shopping dropped meat off at home went to finish shopping it haven't started in 6 months I need help bad

[@daughteroftheking01]

Very informative, thank you!

[@mikewhatley8237]

Ugh..i have a code for the crankshaft sensor..time to order it and get it done.. thank you for the informative video..i have to get in the mindset to work on my vehicles..

[@MechanicBase]

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[@michaelheadley4048]

Was very informative thank you

[@rumzum9942]

Can this information be applied to motorcycles as well? My kawasaki z900 - 2017 sometimes just wont start and I've gotten the code P0335 on it. Sometimes it just wont start for at least 6-7 tries but then it works just great. However, after riding it for some time , if I turn of the ignition it wont start which has left me stranded a couple of times (sorry for my english, I'm from Sweden) Great informative video btw!

[@MechanicBase]

Yes, it's quite likely. That sounds like a crank sensor.

[@JohnGraham-k5j]

I am looking for the crank position sensor for a 1996 Nissan quest GXE with the 3.0 V6

[@courtpaul9334]

This video was very valuable & informative Thank You 👏

[@zeeshanzahoor5706]

Can you tell Me the cranckshaft position sensor lovation on volvo S90 2017 diesel saloon

[@johnathonready9347]

Replacing mine with a duralast, I would say it depends on the manufacturer. The duralast is better than the oem original lol.

[@stevedallas320]

Trying to fix a 2013 hyundai genesis 3.8 need to locate the crankshaft sensor

[@tammybroom8925]

If the sensor is bad, will you have a problem with idle up high when your feet is barely on the gas. 2010 Cadillac srx

[@sheranewright1799]

Have a VW T4 Cavalry Van. Were is the crank shaft sensor positioned in the Engine. As what you explained in your Video, is my Van.

[@MechanicBase]

Hey, which engine do you have?

[@MGoose-wo7pt]

Hi can you please advise position of Crankshaft sensor in a 2005/6 Ford Fiesta Trend 1600 manual petrol 3 door As well as a Volvo C30 T5 R-Design automatic 2012 Will really appreciate

[@lozanoestevan21]

Hey so I'm having trouble finding the crankshaft sensor on my 2010 GMC terrain sle 3.0l AWD can you possibly help by chance ?

[@VictorBeaubier]

We're is the cam shaft senior on a 2000 QX4 invinjty

[@chris24x24]

You could most likely find it on google for the user manual

[@NourAldeanAl-Chariti-pz1yj]

Hello. Where would this be located on a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi?

[@MechanicBase]

Which engine do you have?

[@melaninplanet4800]

I drive a chevrolet camaro v6 Lt 2010 I'm not sure where my crankshaft position sensor would be located?not sure what tools I would need to do the job myself simple rachet etc.

[@clevepierce-y8u]

06 Chevy cobalt where is the cam shaft and crank shaft position Sensors located

[@dawnbethel9194]

I have a 1996 Ford explorer V8 where would the crank sensor be located at

[@eltonuithaler1250]

Just want to know can you swap the magnetic crankshaft sensor to a hall affect sensor

[@antoniorodriguez4653]

I have a 1996 Ford explore and I can't find the crankshaft senor bank 1 tank's for your help

[@MarcusBoone-y8e]

Where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 2014 Audi Q5? Thank you, Marcus

[@franciscopinedo1552]

Great video thank u sit

[@antoniobarbosu6945]

Hi there mechanic base,i have a vw passat b6,saloon ,1.9 Tdi ,2007 and since a week dont start. On the tester showed me the camshaft sensor.Can be this problem to no start? If yes where is the sensor located? Thanks and waiting for your reply

[@costasconstantinou8090]

I have 1989 MK1 VW Golf GTI Convertible with a DX type of engine, can you assist by giving me instructions where to locate it. Please attach a picture of it. Thanks, Costas.

[@geoman5483]

Where can I find the crankshaft sensor for my Nissan Sunny 2022?

[@abdullahfarid7418]

I have hyundai Veloster 2015 While driving stop .Already i change Fuel Pump ,Map Sensor , Oxgen Sensor , Still Same Issue facing While driving ...

[@wellesleylawrance2038]

Thanks! Will let you know how it went

[@toddjenest3212]

Is it best to change the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors at the same time?

[@artesa4878]

Hi mr. Sam! I've a Opel Corsa C 1.4 16v the engine start good, any codes or ligths on the dashbord appers, but after 15 or 20 minutes after the start and when the engine get temperature 90°c the engine cut out, after that, I trying to restart it, but the half of the dashbord is off... no check engine light, no oil, no inmo, nothing light are ON... after that 1 hour and when the engine is cold or warm, the engine start again normally. Do you think that the sensor is damaged or the connector o wires? Thanks for your comments back. Regards!

[@MechanicBase]

That could definitely be the crank sensor.

[@kikisanchez9497]

Great advice.

[@crustycaesar7396]

perfect, thank you

[@mustafizrahman252]

How to find the crankshaft position sensor in the Honda Civic 2012LX? Where is the location?

[@dageriksen6892]

Kan det bli trykk på motor med dårlig sensor?

[@RonnieWanjaro]

I want to know specifically for 2020 Mazda bt50 3.2 ltr turbo diesel engine

[@MS-mx8yj]

Where is the crankshaft sensor located for a 2015 chevy equinox? Please and thank u

[@RonnieWanjaro]

Dear friend,my vehicle is 2020 Mazda bt50. It suddenly hard starts right after the fuel filter was replaced

[@Bryan-gw6yk]

Great video! I was looking for one on 05 Chrysler Pacifica I have not found yet can you help?

[@garyhews]

Got a hilux 1kd engine. Put in a new engine,but it not starting can error codes be causing it from reading the new engine?

[@mariegreen-ylui]

Where can I find it on Hyundai Sonata 2013 ? Thank you

[@JosephWilliams-rj5sv]

Golf Mk5 gt170 BMN is the sensor on belt or in oil filter housing ?

[@catherineozarko5480]

Looking for location of the crankshaft sensor in my 2005 Dodge Caravan. Do you know of a drawing online for the location?

[@mamat792]

Thanks for the informative video! Vehicle: 2013 Hyundai, Azera. I am told this part needs to be replaced. There were numerous codes that presented w/ the main key fob. After I asked, should you check the communication w/ the other key fob (extra), they check and said that there was a "hidden code." The other key fob registered a code for this. It does not sound for sure that this is the fix, but they said it could clean many of the other codes. Do you think I should have to pay for a 2nd diagnostic hour when they should have initially asked if there were 2 key fobs? I've kept the car up and have never had any prior issues. Welcome your feedback.

[@clevepierce-y8u]

06 cobalt where is the crankshaft and camshaft sensors located

[@dollyregvel5706]

Porsche Cayenne GTS - Along with Crankshaft sensor my electrical devices are not working or affected could this also be cos of crankshaft? Or is it something else? The driver seat window is slow and the roof doesn't close completely - There is a small gap and the LCD system bought last year also failed or not working.

[@martinflynn8599]

My car has a tsi 2.0 petrol engine, basically a golf GTi engine. Drives great, but sometimes when it's warmed up, it will struggle to start, and it will the start when I let it cool down? Is it this sensor I need to change?

[@milannn2003]

Pozdrav. Mozete li mi reci gde se nalazi na VW Touran 1.4 TSI, 2007. god.?

[@vanlendl1]

I had this problem periodically with a Opel Vectra B. First, I took a cheap aftermarket sensor for 20 bucks. It worked fine for a year and broke down again. Then I decided to take an original sensor with the GM logo what was MUCH more expensive. This original sensor did not work at all. The engine made no effort to start. After looking unsucccessfully for any other reasons, I recalled a thread, that somebody said, that mechanics try these sensors out sometimes. I made a last attempt and ordered a cheap sensor again. The car started immediately as if nothing had happened.

[@MechanicBase]

Which engine does your Vectra have? There was an issue with crank sensors on certain engines, the solution was to widen the gap where the bolt that hold is in place.

[@vanlendl1]

@@MechanicBase That engine was a x20xev. Year of construction was 1996.

[@vanlendl1]

@@MechanicBase The crank sensor of the x20xev was unfortiunately hided behind the power steering pump or compressor. But it could get replaced without removing these aggregates. But it was no fun. At the moment, I have a Vectra B 1.8 (X18XE1) from 1999.

[@larrycohen3682]

Sir, great video, but I need your help on where my Crankshaft position sensor on my 2017 toyota camry le gas, One mechanic said it was at my right hand side located front tire where the cover is. Can you please help. Larry Chicago

[@jeremiahapera1446]

If the crankshaft sensor is bad can it affect the fuel pump

[@MechanicBase]

No. But the injectors won't give fuel if there is no signal from the crank position sensor.

[@Foxof_god]

My 06 colorado idled really rough and when it got 10° or below it would not start at all but would crank... It was a faulty crankshaft sensor

[@MrUzaktakidost]

Thank you dear friend.

[@rickyburnside7339]

1996 toyata granvia 3ltturbo I can't find sensor any help?

[@grantgordon5146]

Not sure if I have one w124 230e not getting the vehicle started

[@ParamTomanec]

Hello, thanks for this. Can you please share where the position of the crankshaft is on Renault Kangoo 2003 Automatic transmission? Best

[@MechanicBase]

Hi. Which engine?

[@ParamTomanec]

@@MechanicBase 1.6 16V (95 Hp) Automatic

[@roycannon6724]

Where will I find it on my 2000 gmc sonoma 4.3 vortex

[@erichaakenson5741]

Greetings, I own a 1993 C3500 7.4 Truck & I cannot locate the crankshaft Position Sensor (CKG). I've seen references of between Harmonic Balancer & Timing Cover, in the Block above the oil pan, back of the block, or inside the Distributor. I've looked carefully, no loom wires, no port in timing cover, & I replaced the OEM Distributor with new OEM unit. Vehicle timing set to 4 degrees before TDC. Verified all spark plug & fuel inj. Vehicle starts, stalls, back fires.

[@JoseLopez-ny1vd]

Where to find Crankshaft position sensor chevy captiva sport 2013 v4. Thank you. It feels low power? Great inf.

[@CassimJambo-bi9bm]

Thnx

[@FrancoHerrero-x5i]

Thanks a lot

[@DaveMain-t6e]

Where is it located on a 1999 dodge van

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Just found this. 1998 honda prelude no start. Replaced distributor, rebuild starter, replaced oem ngk spark plugs. Got no codes. Just did timing belt change with all related components about 6 months ago gates kit with japan parts.

[@OneleNicholasOgbonna]

Please, i want to know the position of crankshaft sensor in my Toyota highlander 2006 highbrid

[@MJ-qe5lg]

where are these on a 2012 Land Rover LR4? I think they may be right on the front but totally unsure

[@denizjb]

My car is 2007 Volvo xc70 gives me code ; P0503 (rpm signal low) and P2160. Is it still about crankshaft position sensor ? I wanna do it myself and I wanna buy the right part. (Btw I know that P2160 is about wheel speed sensor) thank you ❤

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

I have oil in the connections at the female end and male end. What do I do?

[@conejo97305]

Thanks for the video I have a 2007 chevy tahoe 5.3 can u help me locate the sensor thanks

[@MechanicBase]

It's on the back side of the engine, near the transmission, on the passanger side. Just look for the oil cooler lines, and you should spot it.

[@edmonddodaj]

I have a Opel Combo 1.7 di 2002 car, it only starts in the morning and during the day it doesn't start, could this sensor be the problem?

[@davidavery575]

Where on2007 Mitsubishi eclipse 2.4 manual engine is the crankshaft position sensor located

[@JohnnyLopez-h6n]

Where can I find it for Nissan Pathfinder 2010

[@ashleycorner9797]

so i did get the p0335 code and my car has been stalking or stopping on me and even check engine comes and go . so they say it’s the crankshaft sensor. u guess my question is how do you know if it’s the front or back crankshaft sensor . i have a 2014 hyundai sonata @mechanicbase