CARS.COM — Most car owners probably don’t know that their vehicle has a crankshaft position sensor until the engine dies, won’t start or starts running poorly.

The crankshaft position sensor is a less well-known component, but it works hand-in-hand with the crankshaft and the car's computer to keep the engine running smoothly and properly.

Camshaft position sensors also are used, so the management system knows what stroke the crankshaft is in at anytime. Many systems are smart enough to try guessing should this sensor fail and allow ...

Vehicles Affected: Approximately 58,000 vehicles, including model-year 2014-18 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines The Problem: The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel ...

If the exhaust pipe or filters become clogged, it will disrupt the engine's functioning by limiting its power and making the car drive slowly when attempting to accelerate. Sensor Malfunctions. Sensor ...

13MY Freelander Crank Position Sensor (CPS) is part number LR056028 and costs around £55 to £73.50 depending on supplier for a genuine Land Rover part, or as low as £15.20 for a non-genuine part.

If your camshaft position sensor is sending inaccurate or inconsistent data to the ECU, or if it stops sending data altogether, you're very likely to notice a drop in your car's fuel economy.

Apparently, part of the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel's crank position sensor can delaminate. ... underappreciated cars with him. See full bio. Chris Paukert. Aug. 21, 2020 9:37 a.m. PT. Table of Contents.

The crankshaft position sensor is a less well-known component, but it works hand-in-hand with the crankshaft and the car's computer to keep the engine running smoothly and properly.