Camshaft Crankshaft Sensor Removal

Locate and remove the crankshaft position sensor.

Camshaft crankshaft sensor removal.

It is often confused with the camshaft position sensor which can also fail and cause engine start problems. Gently but firmly twist and pull the sensor to remove it from the engine. The most common symptom of a failed crankshaft position sensor on a nissan is that the car hesitates to start or the car stalls after it starts. Locate the sensor on the front of the motor near the crankshaft pulley and use the appropriately sized socket and ratchet handle to remove the sensor s hold down bolt.

A lot of designs place them on the front of the engine located near the camshaft and crankshaft for the most accurate sensor signal. I found this to be the most direct way. Locate the crankshaft sensor on the side of the engine block if you have a century. Use a small flat blade standard screwdriver or pick to release the electrical connector tab to remove connector from the sensor.

Locate the sensor by inspecting the front rear and top portion of the engine. Unplug the electrical connector and unscrew the sensor mounting bolts to remove the sensor from the engine using a ratchet and socket. In this guide you will learn about the nissan crankshaft position sensor also referred to as a crank sensor or ckp. These sensors are in pain sight and will have a two or three wire connector attached to them.

Some but not all century models have the ckp sensor bolted to the engine block below the spark plugs and wires area.