Crankshaft Position Sensor, 96253544/12561211

Common symptoms include:

• Check Engine Light (often with codes like P0335)
• Engine cranks but will not start Intermittent stalling
• Rough idle or misfires
• Hesitation or reduced acceleration
• Poor fuel economy

No. A bad crankshaft position sensor will not stop the starter motor from cranking the engine, but it can prevent the engine from starting because the ECU is not receiving the correct crankshaft position data.

Location varies by model and engine:

• Often mounted near the crankshaft pulley at the front of the engine
• In some models, located on the transmission bellhousing or rear of the engine block
• Always positioned to read the reluctor ring on the crankshaft