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A crankshaft sensor can go bad if due to an oil leak. If oil breaches the sensor itself it will burn out.
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Why does your 2001 Cadillac Seville shut off and turn back on?
check for the camshaft/crankshaft sensors... where is your camshaft/crankshaft sensors
What are symptoms of a bad Crankcase position sensor?
The crank position sensor, sometimes referred to as the crankshaft position sensor, is a small plug found on motor vehicles that monitors the speed at which the crankshaft is rotating. This information is relayed through the vehicle's computer, which then uses it to calculate ignition timing. Crankshaft sensors may go bad because of faulty construction or high mileage on the vehicle.
Do knock sensors go bad?
Yes they can.
What causes a crankshaft sensor to go bad?
Thermocycling.
Have a 1999 Kia Sephia that will stallout then die?
two sensors camshaft and crankshaft if either of the two or both are bad this will cause the stalling.
Will a bad crankshaft positioning sensor prevent spark to spark plugs?
Yes it can. The crankshaft position sensor is one of the major sensors for spark timing.
Where are the sensors in my 2004 infiniti m45?
location of crankshaft sensors in 2004 infinity M45
Where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 94 caprice classic?
Crankshaft sensors were not used in 1994 models.
When to change oxygen sensors?
ONLY when they go bad. Not untill.
Are crankshaft position sensors magnetic?
Some are.Some are.
How often should crankshaft sensor be changed?
Only when it goes bad, in most cases it will not go bad.
What would cause the crankshaft sensor on a Jeep Cherokee 96 to go bad repeatedly?
First....use an OEM sensor...1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees have been known to not work properly on non- OEM Crankshaft sensors. Excessive heat can cause it to go bad. Proper installation is critical. Also there is a joint in the wiring from the sensor to the PCM. It can corrode and sometimes cause stalling of the engine whether the engine is cold or hot. PCM could be going bad.
