Crankshaft Position Sensor

Tiny
MATT8
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  • 2006 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
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When I turn my key it just clicks repeatedly and quickly. I jump started it and it started. The engine light was on so I went to Autozone and had them hook up the computer. It said it was the CSPS. I replaced it. It started fine several times. A few hours later the same clicking happened. I don't know what it could be. I replaced the Cam position sensor 4-5 months ago. When I took the CSPS out it had some oil on it. What could it be?
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 AT 3:58 PM

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Tiny
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It is suppose to have oil on it but did you use an OEM sensor because if not the sensor could have just gone out again. Here is the sensor location and instructions so you can change it out again and a guide to help walk you through the replacement steps.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 AT 4:01 PM
Tiny
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Hello my name is Chris I have 2001 Durango changed crankshaft position sensor but old magnet part off the old sensor on removal broke off in side of motor an fell inside motor will or can that cause it to rev high low an. Cause it to stall have put new plugs in it an still has no guts very bogish on take off can put pedal to floor an no power can you help
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Friday, May 17th, 2019 AT 7:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Your description is really hard to understand. I CAN tell you there needs to be a spacer on the end of the crankshaft position sensor to set the critical air gap. If you install a used sensor without the spacer, chances are you will push it in too far and it will be broken by the rotating flex plate. Chrysler sensors come with a thick paper spacer stuck to the end. They slide off the first time the engine is started. Some aftermarket sensors come with a thin plastic rib molded to the end. When reinstalling a used one like that you're supposed to cut the remaining part of the rib off and use a new paper spacer.
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