logo

Pontiac G3 Wave Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(18)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

(18)

Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement Service

How much does a Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac G3 Wave Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement is $218 with $78 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2009 Pontiac G3 WaveL4-1.6LService typeCrankshaft Position Sensor ReplacementEstimate$310.86Shop/Dealer Price$353.43 - $473.02
Show example Pontiac G3 Wave Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement prices

What is the Crankshaft Position Sensor all about?

Many newer cars have computerized engine management systems that rely on sensors to report data to the computer. The crankshaft position sensor is used in conjunction with the camshaft position sensor to control ignition timing and to let the computer know when to inject fuel and provide spark sequence. Due to the mounting locations of this sensor, it is common for heat and oil leaks to cause this sensor to fail.

Keep in mind:

  • Damage to the crankshaft position sensor is sometimes caused by leaking oil, which means there may be another component of your vehicle that needs replacement or repair.
  • The electrical connector can also be damaged, and should be inspected every time the position sensor is replaced.

How it's done:

  • Scan the car for trouble codes.
  • Remove and replace crankshaft position sensor.
  • Clear trouble codes.
  • Check for the proper operation of the car.

Our recommendation:

The crankshaft position sensor will usually let you know when it needs replacing. The Check Engine warning light will illuminate and you may notice that your vehicle has a hard time starting or running smoothly. When you notice any of these signs, schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor?

  • Car does not start.
  • Check engine light is on.
  • Car misfires (car runs rough).

How important is this service?

The crankshaft position sensor relays critical information to your vehicle’s computer management system. The sensor provides the management system with the information it needs to control ignition timing, and it lets the computer know when it needs to provide sparks and fuel. Without a functioning crankshaft position sensor, the computerized management system doesn’t receive this critical information, and the vehicle will either not start, or will misfire while you’re driving it.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Number of Pontiac Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement services completed
198+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Pontiac MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Meet some of our expert Pontiac mechanics

Real customer reviews from Pontiac owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(18)
Rating Summary
14
2
1
0
1
14
2
1
0
1

Alejandro

10 years of experience
82 reviews
Request Alejandro
Alejandro
10 years of experience
Request Alejandro
by Manuel
Pontiac Grand Am L4-2.4L - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Duarte, California
Excelente

Damian

12 years of experience
430 reviews
Request Damian
Damian
12 years of experience
Request Damian
by tee
Pontiac Grand Prix V6-3.8L - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Very professional and the work was done fast and proficient. I also love the fact that the work was done at home.

Scott

37 years of experience
995 reviews
Request Scott
Scott
37 years of experience
Request Scott
by Zachary
Pontiac Firebird V6-3.8L - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Tempe, Arizona
He did not know about or do the relearn procedure for my crankshaft position sensor replacement that he had done for me on the 27th - even pulled out a really nice fancy scanner - albeit I did not know about this procedure until about 5 minutes ago, but as I can’t relay that to him easily I’d love to have him come back out to do that so my car will start... other than that my service was amazing! Scott if you read this, please call Zach Smith I was scheduled at 1pm on Saturday Dec. 27th 2019 I also sent you my number via yourmechanic after you left so you could follow up with me but never heard from you

Greg

23 years of experience
624 reviews
Request Greg
Greg
23 years of experience
Request Greg
by James
Pontiac Grand Am V6-3.4L - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Tempe, Arizona
Very professional with his detailed with his service eotk.

Excellent Rating

(18)
Rating Summary
14
2
1
0
1
14
2
1
0
1
Number of Pontiac Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement services completed
198+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Pontiac MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ambient Temperature Sensor (Switch)
Common signs include a faulty AC auto mode, inconsistent cooling, and incorrect outdoor temperature readings.
Read more
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Speed Timing Sensor
Common signs include the transmission having difficulty shifting, Check Engine Light coming on, vehicle not starting, and loss of engine power.
Read more
How to Buy a Good Quality Cylinder Head
The The cylinder head is one of the single most critical parts of your car’s mechanics, and one part that can trigger the most engine damage if it becomes compromised. The cylinder head, along with the head gasket, sits on...
Read more

What does it mean if the message center shows a warning saying “Sensor blocked see manual?”

Your car has a significant number of sensors that play vital roles in a wide range of different systems. If you see the warning “Sensor blocked see manual” come across your message center, it’s natural to feel a little nervous....
Read more

two front wheel speed sensor died

As long as the light is out and does not come back on, then the system is working as it should. The problem with the sensors may be an intermittent problem in the sensors or the wires going to the...
Read more

Car will start and not start

I have seen may of these engines distributors get oil inside of them from leaking seals and this will cause failure of the crankshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and camshaft sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) inside of the distributor. The distributor should be inspected to check...
Read more
  1. Home
  2. Estimates
  3. Pontiac
  4. G3 Wave
  5. Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com

Read FAQ
GET A QUOTE