2005 dodge ram 1500 5.7 crankshaft position sensor location

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Can you post the diagram you're looking at? Because what I'm asking is, is it the one closest to the header.. lol

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Wow, you're an idiot. Reading comprehension? You're the one that obviously can't read. Nobody asked about the block. I asked was it the one closer to the header or the other one, and you come out here saying it's next to this and that - that's clearly not what I asked. "Hey guys is it the blue one or the red one?" "It's the one to the left of the block" Yea thanks genius. A little respect might keep you from getting knocked out in the future.

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Asked by  r h  in Fort Worth, TX on  May 23, 2012

can someone please show me

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The Crankshaft Position sensor is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block.

2005 dodge ram 1500 5.7 crankshaft position sensor location

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In 1981, Dodge renamed all of its full-size pickups “Ram.” Despite the name not arriving until 1981, Dodge placed a ram’s head emblem on the front of its pickups as far back as 1933. The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 was the base level of the lineup, and not counting the R/T trim level, had three engine options available: 3.7-liter V-6, 4.7-liter V-8 and a 5.7-liter V-8. Putting a crankshaft position sensor, which measures the rotational speed of the crankshaft for timing purposes, is the same straightforward process on all three.

Step 1

Raise the front of the truck with a floor jack and slide jack stands under its frame rails. Lower the truck onto the jack stands.

Step 2

Slide under the truck until you reach the rearmost part of the oil pan. Look at the engine block on the passenger’s side of the engine and find the crankshaft position sensor just above the oil pan.

Step 3

Press and hold the unlocking button on the sensor’s wiring harness and unplug the harness from the sensor.

Step 4

Remove the sensor-to-engine block bolt with a ratchet and socket. Pull the sensor from the engine block with a slight twisting motion.

Step 5

Apply a thin coat of new engine oil to the O-ring on the new sensor, then press the sensor into the engine with a slight twisting and rocking motion. Thread the sensor-to-engine block bolt by hand, then torque it to 21 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and socket.

Step 6

Plug the sensor’s wiring harness into the receptacle on the top of the sensor.

Step 7

Raise the truck off the jack stands with a floor jack, then remove the jack stands. Lower the Ram to the ground.

References

  • Alldata: 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L Crankshaft Position Sensor Removal and Installation
  • Alldata: 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L Crankshaft Position Sensor Removal and Installation
  • Alldata: 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Crankshaft Position Sensor Removal and Installation
  • MSN Autos: 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Available Engines and Transmissions
  • Edmunds.com: Dodge Ram 1500 History

Things You'll Need

  • Floor jack
  • Jack stands
  • Ratchet
  • Socket
  • New engine oil
  • Torque wrench

Writer Bio

Justin Cupler is a professional writer who has been published on several websites including CarsDirect and Autos.com. Cupler has worked in the professional automotive repair field as a technician and a manager since 2000. He has a certificate in broadcast journalism from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Cupler is currently studying mechanical engineering at Saint Petersburg College.

What are the symptoms of a failing crankshaft position sensor?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Issues Starting the Vehicle..
Intermittent Stalling..
Check Engine Light Comes On..
Uneven Acceleration..
Engine Misfires or Vibrates..
Rough Idle and/or Vibrating Engine..
Reduced Gas Mileage..