Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Materials Required

  • Ratchet
  • E10 Socket
  • Small Extension
  • Pick Tool
  • Swiveling Adapter (optional)

Bad Sensor Symptoms

  • Engine cranking for a long time or not starting
  • Rough idle
  • Reduced power
  • Power surging
  • P0335 Check Engine Light

*NOTE

Replacing the crankshaft position sensor can be done from the engine bay, or underneath the car. Replacing it from underneath is significantly easier and faster.

Disconnect Battery

Disconnect the vehicle's battery to ensure safety while conducting this job.

Locate Sensor

The crankshaft position sensor is located underneath the starter and is held in with one E10 bolt and one electrical connector.

Unplug Electrical Connector

Unplug the single electric connector on the sensor by lifting up on the retention clip and pulling the connector off.

Remove Retention Bolt

Remove the single E10 retention bolt.

NOTE

The best tool setup to extract the E10 bolt in such a tight space is a ratchet with a skinny E10 socket, and short extension attached to it. A swiveling adapter can make the job easier but isn't required.

Remove Old Sensor

Remove the old crankshaft position sensor by using a pick-tool or flathead screwdriver and carefully wedge it underneath the sensor while you wiggle it out of place.

Old Sensor Removed

Congrats! Your old crankshaft position sensor is removed, now time to install the new one.

Install New Sensor

Install the new crankshaft sensor where the old one was removed.

Align New Sensor

Align the new sensor so the retention bolt hole lines up with the threads on the engine side.

Hand-thread Retention Bolt

Hand-thread the sensor retention bolt into place to fully align the sensor to the engine.

Torque Retention Bolt

Hand-torque the sensor retention bolt so the sensor is snugly installed.

Re-plug Electrical Connector

Re-plug the crankshaft sensor electrical connector until it clips into place.

Clear Engine Codes

Use a scan tool to clear all engine codes, to ensure the P0335 crankshaft position sensor code is gone.

Test Start Vehicle

To ensure there are no issues with the new sensor and the issue is fixed, reconnect the battery and test start the vehicle.

DIY Complete

Congrats on replacing your crankshaft position sensor! Keep an eye on your check engine codes in the future to ensure the P0335 code doesn't come back, indicating a long-term issue.