Code P0018, crankshaft position sensor location

Tiny
LUKE LUGNORE
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  • 2009 KIA SEDONA
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I know P0018 is the crankshaft position sensor, but I do not know where it is located.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I have attached a picture for you of its location. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions if needed. Thanks for using 2Carpros.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 6:40 PM
Tiny
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I was told the crankshaft sensor was behind the timing belt cover I am confused.
Also, what would the part number be?
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

No, it is not behind the timing belt. I have attached another picture of its location. The Kia factory part number is #393103C410. If not buying from the dealership you can have that part number cross-referenced at your local auto parts store to save a little money. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 7:18 PM
Tiny
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Is the crankshaft position in the valve cover? On the right side or left? I still do not see where it is at.
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Sunday, August 26th, 2018 AT 2:56 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

It is mounted on the left rear of the engine. I have attached the picture after enlarging it a bit. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, August 26th, 2018 AT 5:35 PM
Tiny
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I have looked everywhere I cannot find the sensor. I jack the van up and looked both left and right of rear of the engine. The picture you sent me does not look like anything that I am looking at when you say left rear of the engine are we facing the front of the van or is our back to the front what is it near? I am so confused with all the conflicting answers I am getting.

None of them are helpful.
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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The sensor looks like is is under the intake manifold. Can you send us image of what you are looking at so we can be on the same page?
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 10:57 AM
Tiny
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How do I send you pictures? I see no place for attachments.
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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 11:32 AM
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KEN L
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Okay, I think I got the correct location for you. Please check the diagrams below. Let me know.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 AT 9:57 AM

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