Q: Hi I have a 2008 g37 coupe and have to replace the crankshaft position sensor. Issue I'm having is locating it. Can you help pleas

asked by on July 10, 2017

Cannot find the location of the crankshaft sensor

My car has 114000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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