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Crankshaft sensor location

Tiny
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  • 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
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Where is the crankshaft sensor located on the Pontiac Sunbird with a 3.1 engine?
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 AT 8:26 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The crankshaft sensor is located on the right side of engine. Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps and a diagram below to show you the location.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 AT 8:37 PM
Tiny
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Where is the crank position sensor on a 1990 Pontiac sunbird with a 2.0 motor and it has a distributor. I was told it was under the timing belt cover. Please help
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I checked my parts book and it does not show a crank sensor for the car.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hmm mine shows one for the 1992 with the same motor so I was double checking
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do you know what triggers the fuel injector to inject gas, that is my real problem
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have same problem, but to much gas

New throttle body fuel sensor no change to much gas
Injector seems to be ok but no pulse toit.
Vern1939
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Ok I was told to check the ignition module, how do I pull it out, and more importantly, how do I test it?.A few minutes latter, I just pulled it out, on the side with 3 prongs I get power to 2 of the 3 prongs, the one I dont get power to is labled B, is this my problem, and if itisnt I need to know how to test the module, with ohms? Or?
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I need to know what is a crank sensor and why my car wouldn't run without it?
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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A crank sensor is a component used in an internal combustion engine to monitor the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. This information is used by engine management systems to control ignition system timing and other engine parameters. Crank sensors in engines usually consist of magnets and an inductive coil, or they may be based on magnetically triggered Hall effect semiconductor devices. Common mounting locations include the main crank pulley, the flywheel, and occasionally on the crankshaft itself. This sensor is the most important sensor in modern day engines. When it fails, there is a small chance the engine will start (engine will likely cut out after a few minutes of driving) but it mostly will not start
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 7:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks you answer explained a lot. I had never heard of the crank sensor before.
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