Q: Do i need to replace my crankshaft position sensor for my lexus es300 with an OEM or aftermarket parts
I recently replaced my crankshaft position sensor for my lexus because that's the part that it read for the check engine light came on. So it worked for one day. Now it won't stay crunk beyond 6seconds. I replaced it with aftermarket part from autozone.
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