What do you need to know about Crank and cam sensors?

What do you need to know about Crank and cam sensors?

You’ve covered a lot of information so far, in this section I’ll get into the basic flow of tests that are part of diagnosing the crankshaft position sensor (and camshaft position sensor). Testing the crankshaft position sensors or camshaft position sensors requires that you test them in action, that is with the engine cranking.

Where is the crankshaft sensor on an Olds intrigue?

This crankshaft position sensor belongs to a 98 Olds Intrigue. This sensor is located behind the crankshaft pulley. C ran k shaft P osition (CKP) sensors and C a m shaft P ositions (CMP) sensors used on cars and trucks today come in all sorts of different shapes, sizes and configurations.

Is it possible to switch from crank to Cam?

a car manufacturer can switch from crank to cam or vice versa over the years and it’s often possible to combine heads/blocks from different years, so you can end up with a car that has both sensors. For example, putting the head from cam angle sensor engine on a crank angle sensor block and then hooking up whichever sensor the car’s ECU uses

How much does a bad camshaft sensor cost?

In this case, because of an inaccurate reading from a bad camshaft position sensor, more fuel than necessary is injected into the engine which causes your fuel economy to drop. To replace a camshaft position sensor, you can expect to pay anywhere from $120 to $300. Parts alone will run about $50 to $200.

This crankshaft position sensor belongs to a 98 Olds Intrigue. This sensor is located behind the crankshaft pulley. C ran k shaft P osition (CKP) sensors and C a m shaft P ositions (CMP) sensors used on cars and trucks today come in all sorts of different shapes, sizes and configurations.

Can a crank and cam sensor be replaced?

I replaced both the cam and crank sensor and car still will not start but if I unplug the crank sensor it starts up and runs like crap. I can not figure out what to do next. My car has 91000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. You should check to see if your vehicle has jumped timing.

What are the symptoms of a bad crankshaft position sensor?

Cost of Replacing a Bad or Failing Crankshaft Position Sensor. Common signs of a faulty crankshaft position sensor include issues starting the vehicle, intermittent stalling, and the Check Engine Light coming on. Our certified technicians can come to you and diagnose the problem.

How does the camshaft and crankshaft position sensor work?

The camshaft and crankshaft position sensors monitor the location and speed of the camshaft and crankshaft. The camshaft position sensor monitors the rotation speed of the camshaft, which indicates valve position in the combustion cycle, while the crank position sensor monitors speed of crankshaft rotation, which gives piston location.