HELPPPPPPPP Crankshaft Position Sensor...

CdeLfinK320 · 11-14-2008, 02:20 AM

Does anyone know exactly where in the Crankshaft Position Sensor is located? I looked around the engine and gave up.

I have the replacement C.P.A already, just need to install it. Thanks.

SoCalw11w123 · 11-14-2008, 01:20 PM

its on the motor/driver side, before the motor meets the transmission.

SEARCHY SeArChY!!!

tons of write-ups online!

my tips for this job:

* Use 1/4" drive sockets and extension with a universal joint.
* buy a set of sockets for the job (40 bucks at Sears-craftsman)

the small bolt is a PITA to install (its easy to remove tho), i dropped mine 2xs and it was close to mission impossible to find it.

i ended up using a 6" secion of rubber hose (fuel-line)
I poped the end of the bolt onto the hose, and it made positioning the bolt 100xs easier.

twist untill its somewhat tight, then pull off the hose and use your socket/extension/ratchet to torque to spec.

reconnect the connector and battery and you're set!
if the car starts, you just saved 300bucks in labor!

Television · 11-14-2008, 01:47 PM

The link shows where it sits,,just above the starter

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp...SGR=075&SGN=04

Buy one from Bosch ½ the MB price

CdeLfinK320 · 11-16-2008, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the help. My car is up and running.

11-14-2008, 02:20 AM	#1
CdeLfinK320 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	HELPPPPPPPP Crankshaft Position Sensor... Does anyone know exactly where in the Crankshaft Position Sensor is located? I looked around the engine and gave up. I have the replacement C.P.A already, just need to install it. Thanks.

11-14-2008, 01:20 PM	#2
SoCalw11w123 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 130	its on the motor/driver side, before the motor meets the transmission. SEARCHY SeArChY!!! tons of write-ups online! my tips for this job: * Use 1/4" drive sockets and extension with a universal joint. * buy a set of sockets for the job (40 bucks at Sears-craftsman) the small bolt is a PITA to install (its easy to remove tho), i dropped mine 2xs and it was close to mission impossible to find it. i ended up using a 6" secion of rubber hose (fuel-line) I poped the end of the bolt onto the hose, and it made positioning the bolt 100xs easier. twist untill its somewhat tight, then pull off the hose and use your socket/extension/ratchet to torque to spec. reconnect the connector and battery and you're set! if the car starts, you just saved 300bucks in labor! __________________ w208:CLK 430, Eibach ProKit, Bilstein Sports, 19" OZ Racing Opera2, Toyo T1s, Eclipse Nav/DVD w111:250se Coupe, sunroof, riding low e31: V12 pusher e36: S52, and tons of work/blood/tears/tickets Last edited by SoCalw11w123; 11-14-2008 at 01:54 PM.

11-14-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
Television Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southcoast England Posts: 261	The link shows where it sits,,just above the starter http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp...SGR=075&SGN=04 Buy one from Bosch ½ the MB price __________________ SL500,AMG kit,Distronic,comfort seats with ventilation, Tyre pressure monitor,Bose,Keyless Go, TV,Parktronic, Garage door opener, AMG Wheels,Voice control. Exclusive Leather,Telephone. 15k Miles from new.

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11-16-2008, 07:56 PM	#4
CdeLfinK320 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks for the help. My car is up and running.