1999 nissan maxima crankshaft position sensor location

The car is running rough and worst with the AC on. A friend plugged in his diagnose computer and cleared all old codes. He then unplugged the crankshaft sensors both front and rear one by the crack shaft cover where they are located and car did not should any different the idle was the same it should have sounded worst and idled much more poorly then it was already, and check engine light would not turn on the computer read no faults. A code should had been displayed and check engine light should have turn on when disconnected. Why is this? Could this be the problem my car is running terrible?

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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 7:35 PM

1999 nissan maxima crankshaft position sensor location

The codes you have indicate a missfire in number 4 cylinder and the 1320 is a coil code.

Forget about the sensors. Start with plugs and coils. Make sure it has compression.

The 325 is a ghost code and will go away when the others are fixed

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P0304 = Misfiring of cylinder # 4.
P0325 = Knock Sensor
P1320 = Ignition signal circuit.

Cam sensor is on engine front cover, facing cam sprocket.
Crank sensor, one on oil pan, facing flywheel gear teeth and the other upper oil pan facing crank pulley.

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Where is REAR Crank Position Sensor located?

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10-15-2007, 12:08 PM

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Where is REAR Crank Position Sensor located?


I diagnosed that I need to replace my Rear Crank Position Sensor but have no idea where it is located.

If someone has a pic that would be very helpful.

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idk what you mean by rear, there is the REF and the POS crank position sensor

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idk what you mean by rear, there is the REF and the POS crank position sensor

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what are you talking about? Who told you to change your rear cps?

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(ref ) crank position sensor is at the front of the engine near the crank pulley, the ( pos ) crank position sensor is at the rear of the engine, on the side of the aluminum pan section close to the trans. it reads the crank gaps. this is on the side of the engine close to the radiator.


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The reason I say I need the REAR is because I just replaced the REF Crank Sensor less than a year ago, so I assume that it must be the other one since Crank Sensor came up during a scan.

Here is a pic of the sensor, it is refered as REAR? Is this the same as POS?

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#A2255-169208 Crank Position Sensor

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The reason I say I need the REAR is because I just replaced the REF Crank Sensor less than a year ago, so I assume that it must be the other one since Crank Sensor came up during a scan.

Here is a pic of the sensor, it is refered as REAR? Is this the same as POS?


#A2255-169208 Crank Position Sensor

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That's definitely the rear crank sensor. The long tip will read the 360 timing gear teeth on the flywheel. Connector is downward, as I recall... It's an easy swap.


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Thanks for replying. Would you by chance have a pic of where it is since I am not sure where exactly it is?

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It's on the drivers side of the crossmember, right behind the drivers side cooling fan. It's sandwiched betwen the engine and transmission bellhousing. If you know where the O2 sesnor is in that area, it's really close. I will see if I can get a pic later.

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Thanks very much. Gives me a better idea, but a pic is always great

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So you're replacing it because you got a code for it? That's a great idea! because the sensor can't be tested, and a bad sensor is the only reason that code will come up.

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Oh and there are two different codes for the two different crank sensors.


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That's definitely the rear crank sensor. The long tip will read the 360 timing gear teeth on the flywheel. Connector is downward, as I recall... It's an easy swap.

the only teeth i know of on the flywheel are the ones with starter gears engages? if so does that mean running bad start for so long that knackerthe teeth o nthe flywheel mean it may be having trouble reading the position ?

EDIT: The flywheel has a second set of teeth just for timing/position sensor.


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I've recently discovered mine was unplugged for who knows how long. Never threw any codes. Will I notice anything once plugged back in?

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How many crankshaft position sensors are on a Nissan Maxima?

The Maxima has 2 of them; the right and the left one. Both are on the right side of the engine.

What are the symptoms of a faulty crankshaft position sensor?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Issues Starting the Vehicle..
Intermittent Stalling..
Check Engine Light Comes On..
Uneven Acceleration..
Engine Misfires or Vibrates..
Rough Idle and/or Vibrating Engine..
Reduced Gas Mileage..

Where is the crankshaft position sensor located?

The Crankshaft Position sensor is normally located in the timing cover or on the side of the block with a cylindrical portion that inserts into the block. Will a malfunctioning Cam or Crank Sensor illuminate the check engine light or affect vehicle operation?