What is a crankshaft position sensor?
The crankshaft position sensor is located near the engine's crankshaft, and relays information about the crankshaft’s position as it rotates.
How does the crankshaft position sensor work?
As the crankshaft spins, the position sensor magnetically reads its position. This information is constantly sent to the engine's computer for comparison with data from the camshaft position sensor.
When the two signals reach the computer, they must match; otherwise, the computer will think there is a mechanical error in the engine and will adjust some settings in response.
What are the symptoms related to a bad crankshaft position sensor?
When the computer senses the engine is out of time, it will turn on the check engine light, and the engine may start and stall, or fail to start at all. If the engine runs, it will run poorly, and get bad fuel mileage.
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Can I drive with a crankshaft position sensor problem?
Driving a vehicle with a failed camshaft or crankshaft position sensor is usually impossible. If driving is possible, it is not recommended. If the sensor is functioning normally and reporting an error, the engine may be out of time or may have suffered a mechanical failure.
How often do crankshaft position sensors need to be replaced?
There's no set replacement interval for the crankshaft position sensor, and on many cars, the part will last the lifetime of the vehicle. It's not uncommon for it to fail, however, and the likelihood increases once you pass 100,000 miles.
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The crankshaft position sensor on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4Can be found underneath the engine, near the timing cover.But what is the importance of a crankshaft position sensor in the first place. Well the functional objective for the crankshaft position sensor is to determine the position and/or rotational speed (RPM) of the crank. Engine Control Units use the information transmitted by the sensor to control paRameters such as ignition timing and fuel injection timing. If You ever need to replace Your position sensor the average cost for crankshaft position sensor replacement is between $200 and $250. Labor costs are estimated between $110 and $130 while parts are priced between $90 and $120.
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Margaret D July 16, 2020
The 2006 mitsubishi eclipse camshaft position sensor is located on the top of the engine.
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RHARRIS707
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- 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
- 2.4L
- 4 CYL
- 2WD
- AUTOMATIC
- 126,000 MILES
I need to know where the crank position sensor is on my car listed above. I can't find any videos online for the 2007. Can you help me?
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020 AT 7:54 AM
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More then likely you are not finding it because it is covered by the lower timing belt cover. I attached the process and location. You will see it next to the crank pulley because clearly it needs to measure the crank rotation.
Let me know if you still need more info. Thanks
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020 AT 9:44 AM