1996 Toyota Camry Sensor or no sensor?

1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ABBALISA
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Hi, and thanks for being here. Trying to replace the engine on my 1996 toyota camry. The engine we bought has no sensor. Will this make a differance with the crankshaft, or not. If so, what is the differance. Or do we need to get an engine that has the sensor too. Thanks in advance.

Abbalisa
Dec 8, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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DSPLC
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If your original engine got a crankshaft position sensor, your need to replace it with the same.

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) or your computer system in your car uses crankshaft position signal to determine the engine RPM, crankshaft position and engine misfire. The Crankshaft position signal combined with the camshaft position signal indicates the cylinder that is on compression and the ECM can determine from its programming the engine firing order. (Based on toyota repair manual)

In short, engine will not start without it.
Dec 8, 2008 at 8:20 PM
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ABBALISA
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can you tell me what the differance is, and can I still put this engine in my car, and if so how? Thank you, and God bless
Dec 8, 2008 at 9:24 PM
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ABBALISA
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and sorry, but is there any differance in the size of the crankshaft>
Thank you again, don't mean to be a pain.
God bless, Abbalisa.
Dec 8, 2008 at 9:34 PM
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