Crankshaft position sensor

Tiny
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Where is the crankshaft position sensor located and are there any special tools required to remove. I was told it's on the back side of the engine but I see 4 different sensors back there, would it be the one that is lowest by the crank & oil pan?
Monday, November 17th, 2008 AT 10:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help walk you through the repair and diagrams below to show you the location and replacement below.

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, November 18th, 2008 AT 1:17 AM
Tiny
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Where is and how do I replace the crankshaft sensor on a 2.2 liter Cevy Cavalier? I had the check engine light analized and it said that the #2 Cylynder was missfiring and that the cause was a bad crankshaft sensor. Please Help
E-mail me at scottbeaver@optonline. Net
Thank You.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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On your 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L SFI OHV, the Crankshaft Position Sensor is located:
Under hood, passenger side, rear engine area, mounted on engine under intake manifold
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Can you show me a diagram of where the Crankshaft position sensor is located on a 1996 Chevy Cavalier LS Convertible 2.4 liter? Also how to replace it myself.

Thank you,
Kirk Moody
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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On front side of cylinder block


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_933.jpg



disconnect electrical connector and unbolt from mounting position to replace.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Put 96 engine in 97 car. Crank sensors are different as well as icm. Since I cannot locate 3-pin harness, I must make my own. Need wiring diagram for crank sensor for 96 cavalier 2.2
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It still ont' work because the crank sensor and wheel are 58x and you have 24x in your system. If you try to make it work you will have to replace with a different crank sensor and crankshaft to match
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the location of the crankshaft sensor
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sorry no picture location-

2.2L Crankshaft Position Sensor On right side of cylinder block, below coil.

2.3L Crankshaft Position Sensor On right side of cylinder block.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
1995 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

where is the crank position sensor located
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there.
on the 2.3 litre....


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Noname_20.jpg



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on the 2.2 litre....


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Noname1_12.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Graphic_1_9.jpg


Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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where is the crank shaft sensor located on the 1989 cavalier
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Rear Of Engine.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_c_23.jpg


Lower RH Side Of Engine
Applicable to: V6-189/3.1L
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
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where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 1988 chevey cavalier
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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See below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_cps_16.jpg

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the crankshaft sensor on a 1989 chevy cavalier 2.8 fi ovh 6cyl, would it cause the car to stall out
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 7:32 PM (Merged)
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Hello, look on the backside of engine block, down low, you may have to get under the vehicle. The rpm signal comes from the crank sensor, if you lose the rpm signal going down the road, the vehicle dies. If the vehicle refuses to restart right-away, have a helper crank it, while you check for spark at the plugs and injector pulse.
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