Show Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts crank sensor location hey any one know where the crank position sensor is located on a 2012 ecoboost code p0017 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,165 Likes: 0 Driver's side in the very back. It sticks out of the block and reads a reluctor ring that fits over the end of the crankshaft. You should be able to reach it if you pull the driver's side front wheel off and snake your way to it. The other option is to drop the trans and get it from that way. Personally I'd attack it from the side instead of pulling the trans. Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Thanks Thanks a bunch I'm not 100 sure yet that's what it is truck started roughf this morning the spit and sputtered then stalled and then nothing I seem to have fuel but no fire Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,165 Likes: 0 You should be able to find a wire connection and check the sensor without removing it. It's basically a magnetic switch that will produce a square wave signal if you hook a multi meter to it. Look online for a test procedure and what the signal strength should be. Other engines I have seen produce a 5 VDC signal, others make a high voltage A/C signal so be careful and keep it at cranking speed. I'm not sure how much that sensor costs. If it's only a few $$$ it might be easier to just change it rather than test. The other thing could be a broken or loose wire. Be careful before probing the circuits, some feed directly to the ECM and static electricity can cause big problems. Make sure to disconnect both ends of the wire before testing. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 42,484 Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts thanks right on well that's good new I guess appreciate the link Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilmington,NC Posts: 5,903 If you post all of the current codes, you may get better help. Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts codes yeah suppose ur right Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 42,484 Go to www.obd-codes.com and look at all those codes. See what is in common between them all, read all the possible causes. Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts goog site yeah that's pretty much what I've done that's a good site i'm leaning towards the crank positioning sensor seems to be the constant in the codes or an open wire somewhere just seemed weird how it quit and I have no fire now to the plugs now just seems like a lot of codes too really hoping the problem isn't bigger than that Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts can't locate can not located this sensor I can find thye four cam sensors any ideas I took the wheel off
cant see anything there that low for the cranks shaft sensor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,165 Likes: 0 It's on the side of the block at the very back about 1/2-2/3 the way up from the bottom. Find the seam between the engine and transmission, start following it up and you'll find it. The end points directly at the drive plate teeth. It's literally about a 1/2" from the aft face of the block, above the dowel pins for the trans. Junior Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts got it thanks for your help, its directly behind the turbo, inspection plate comes off then rubber plug
comes out, found it got it out not easy, Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,165 Likes: 0 I've seen the three wire versions before and they produce a higher voltage AC signal. One of the wires might be a shield wire. You'll have to check a schematic to verify this. What are the symptoms of a failing crank sensor?5 Signs of a Failing Crank Sensor. Crank Sensor Problems Could Make it Hard to Start Car. One sign that your crankshaft sensor might be failing is if you find it hard to start your vehicle. ... . Engine Vibration Issues. ... . Fuel Economy Slippage. ... . Uneven Acceleration. ... . Check Engine Light On.. 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?
Can you replace a crankshaft sensor yourself?While the crankshaft position sensor is a pretty sophisticated piece of equipment, and you might be intimidated by the idea of replacing it yourself, you probably shouldn't be. With a good set of instructions, the right tools, and some effort, you can replace your crankshaft sensor yourself.
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