Where is the crankshaft sensor for a 2002 Hyundai sonata v6 2.7?

Answer 1

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Correct answer:

For 2002 Sonata 2.7 L engine, the crank sensor is located on the left side of the engine (when viewing the engine from the transaxle side) block. You must remove the starter to gain access to the sensor.

Step by step procedure:

1) disconnect negative battery terminal

2) jack car up - use jack stands

3) remove the heat shield covering the starter. they are held by three 10 mm nuts

4) remove the + wire from the starter. 12 mm nut

5) remove the black connector on the starter

6) remove starter nut and bolt. 14 mm bolt on bottom and nut on top

6) slide out starter

7) remove one 10 mm screw holding the crank sensor in place

8) twist and pop out starter

9) remove the electrical connector

There are times when the crank sensor is seized and tough to get out due to corrosion. No way to pop it out unless you pry and break the sensor out. Now you're left with broken off sensor end that is stuck in the hole without any parts of the sensor to grip on to pull it out. It doesn't help that there is no room either. If this happens to you, remove the exhaust manifold and cat assembly (12 mm nuts) and use a flat head screwdriver to chisel away at the broken sensor piece. Spin it around until it comes out. Blow the hole with compressed air afterwards. This is when a 1 hour job turns into a 2-3 hour job!