[IcallhimTruck]

Hey,

Having some trouble figuring out where the crankshaft position sensor is on a 2003 3.3. Definitely NOT camshaft sensor. I saw a walkthrough on a 2nd gen that put it near the passenger side wheel. Doubt it's the same on 1st gens, but figured I'd reach out to the smarties here. =)

 

[02RedRunner]

Good luck. If it's anything like the other challenges on this engine (knock sensor, #6 plug) it's probably a bear to get to.

Are you getting a code, or no-start condition?

 

[IcallhimTruck]

Har har..yeah, you're not kidding.

I'm getting P0335 and P1336 with no physical symptoms (driving normally, starts fine).

 

[smj999smj]

Cam position sensor is inside the distributor. Crankshaft position sensor is on the transmission bellhousing, near the top, a bit on the driver's side. You can see it from underneath or through the driver's front wheelhouse with the wheel removed. It's a pain to change from either place. Should have a small heat shield covering it and held down with a 6Mx1.0 bolt with a 10MM head.

 

[IcallhimTruck]

Oh, you ROCK. Thank you for clearing up the confusion. I'll try to get to that bad boy. =)

 

[smj999smj]

Try not to break the connector getting it off. If you can, push the connector forward, then depress the release tab and pull the connector back. The connectors get brittle due to age and heat and then dirt can get trapped in them, as well.

 

[IcallhimTruck]

Welp, good news: we found it. Bad news: through no shortage of ratchet extensions and wrenches can we get the right angle to get the bolt off. XD

 

[02RedRunner]

Welp, good news: we found it. Bad news: through no shortage of ratchet extensions and wrenches can we get the right angle to get the bolt off. XD

Something's hard to access on the VG33? Say it isn't so!

Can you post a pic? Maybe someone can come up with a clever way to remove it, short of having to take the cab off the frame ?.

 

[IcallhimTruck]

Hahaha. I can take a pic for others future reference, but between my boyfriend's tenacity and my small hands, we got it out. Thanks, guys (and bless all you capable, competent men out there).

For future reference:

The Crankshaft Position sensor is indeed between the engine and tranny, nearer to the driver's side. Here's a diagram: http://www.autocodes.com/qa/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=2467924837171996146

Accessing it..sigh..um, you can take the driver's wheel off and pull out the rubber cover wheel well to see it better. Best access came for us underneath the truck. If you've got a small arm, you can go in between the tranny and the front driveshaft to unloosen the bolt that holds it in. It is a 10mm head. We loosened the connector with a long screwdriver through the wheel well, got the bolt on and off with a small wrench and a very sore arm, and re-connected the sensor using a coat hanger. Dropping the tranny might be the easiest way to access it.

From the wheel well, look where the screwdriver is stuck in -

Then get your head into the wheel well, and lower it down a little to spot this bad boy:

The sensor connector faces the passenger side, and it's connection comes from that side as well.

 

[smj999smj]

Yeah, that's the way I remember it! I had the advantage of replacing them using a lift, but it was still a challenge getting my fat arm up there past the driveshaft.