Q: Where is the crankshaft position sensor location
Removal of crankshaft position sensor
My car has 124000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hey there, thanks for writing in. The sensor is on the right rear of the engine block behind the exhaust manifold heat shield. If you need help replacing the crankshaft position sensor, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to perform this job.
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