It is in the oil pan. Nissan has had a recall to reprogram the sensor. They may have to replace the sensor for free. It cost about $600 for repair.
The crank positioning sensor is located on the opposite side of the block as the timing belt.
I don't believe that the altima had a crankshaft position sensor until 1995.
Here is the link where you can see how to install Crank shaft positioning sensor with detail pictures. http://dentnshell.com/Projects/2005Altima/CamkPosition.html
can some one show me where the crank sensor is on a 03 nisson altima a picture would be great
There is none; it's the distributor.
2.0ltr its in distributer
How can you tell if a crank sensor has gone bad on a 1994 Nissan altima
http://autorepair.about.com/library/illustrations/bl331a-lib.htmIt's a black sensor located on the bell housing of the transmission. It has one plug in to it. Known as the crank position sensor.
in the front on side of the harmonic balancer
where is the crank positioning sensor on a 1996 newyorker van
The only engine speed sensor is the pick up plate in the distributor.
A 1986 ford van does not a crank shaft position sensor,, it uses the pickup in the distributer