Need to Replace Crank Angle Sensor
11-08-2005, 12:15 AM
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Need to Replace Crank Angle Sensor
Ive been having issue with my car sometimes not starting. Was told I need to replace the Crank Angle Sensor. Where is this sensor located, and how do I go about replacing it?
11-08-2005, 03:29 PM
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Crank sensors aren't very common to be replacing.
It'* located right above the harmonic balancer on the end of the crank. Have you exhausted the normal possibilities like TPS, fuel pressure, coil packs and MAF?
It'* located right above the harmonic balancer on the end of the crank. Have you exhausted the normal possibilities like TPS, fuel pressure, coil packs and MAF?
11-09-2005, 09:56 AM
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Well I replace waterpump, Alt, Coilpack, wires plugs, fuel pump was replace by dealer 1 or 2 ago... problem is that sometimes the car doesn't start. it just cranks... but if I let it sit overnite it starts up... or maybe even acuple of hours... i thought it was the fuel pump but it was recently repalce so it can't be... how can i test for a bad fuel pump? I didn't check TPS, or Fuel Pressure or maf... how do i test for those?
11-09-2005, 02:59 PM
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If it was a ford with EEC, it would be either the ignition module or the pickup inside the dizzy...not sure if pontiacs behave the same way though
11-09-2005, 03:13 PM
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Tommy..if you can replicate it easliy.
It might payoff to check for spark and fuel pressure.
Also having recently read up on a cam sensor, the first steps are to check the wiring leading to the sensors.
It might payoff to check for spark and fuel pressure.
Also having recently read up on a cam sensor, the first steps are to check the wiring leading to the sensors.
11-09-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Tommy..if you can replicate it easliy.
It might payoff to check for spark and fuel pressure.
Also having recently read up on a cam sensor, the first steps are to check the wiring leading to the sensors.
It might payoff to check for spark and fuel pressure.
Also having recently read up on a cam sensor, the first steps are to check the wiring leading to the sensors.