Crankshaft position sensor installation

PJRH1960

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2013 CHEVROLET SONIC
1.8L
4 CYL
2WD
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166,000 MILES

Do you have to stop the engine in a certain position before installing the new sensor? Or is it plug and play with no specifics positioning or programming to start it back up, or does it count time compared to the camshaft sensors?

Thursday, February 24th, 2022 AT 8:25 PM

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Hello,

You do not have to stop the engine in any certain position before replacing the crank position sensor.
It does simply pull out of the hole. However, in order to replace the crank sensor, you will first have to remove the starter. Then the new sensor will have to be programmed after installation.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

I have attached the crank sensor replacement procedure as well as the re-learning process and the starter removal below for your reference. Keep in mind that the programming or re-learning process does require a scan tool to perform.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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