What is a crankshaft position sensor?
The crankshaft position sensor is located near the engine's crankshaft, and relays information about the crankshaft’s position as it rotates.
How does the crankshaft position sensor work?
As the crankshaft spins, the position sensor magnetically reads its position. This information is constantly sent to the engine's computer for comparison with data from the camshaft position sensor.
When the two signals reach the computer, they must match; otherwise, the computer will think there is a mechanical error in the engine and will adjust some settings in response.
What are the symptoms related to a bad crankshaft position sensor?
When the computer senses the engine is out of time, it will turn on the check engine light, and the engine may start and stall, or fail to start at all. If the engine runs, it will run poorly, and get bad fuel mileage.
» LEARN MORE: Symptoms of a bad crankshaft position sensor
Can I drive with a crankshaft position sensor problem?
Driving a vehicle with a failed camshaft or crankshaft position sensor is usually impossible. If driving is possible, it is not recommended. If the sensor is functioning normally and reporting an error, the engine may be out of time or may have suffered a mechanical failure.
How often do crankshaft position sensors need to be replaced?
There's no set replacement interval for the crankshaft position sensor, and on many cars, the part will last the lifetime of the vehicle. It's not uncommon for it to fail, however, and the likelihood increases once you pass 100,000 miles.
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Feb 22, 2021 Could someone please enlighten me as to the location of the crank position sensor in this vehicle?? The car loses power and the tach acts funny until restarting. I have the sensor but I can’t find where it is. Everything I’ve seen is for the 2.4 or other model. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for reading!!!!
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Crispy, Take a look at picture 41 in the attached component location, CL-7 Good luck, Paul 2.3 MB Views: 273
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, AWD 2.0T
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Crispy just described the problem I'm having with mine. I was looking at the pic and I can't quite make out how to access that spot behind the engine. Do I get it up on ramps and go from underneath. Crispy, did this replacement solve your problem?
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Discussion Starter · #4 · May 26, 2021
The sensor is located on the top rear of the engine, I believe it was just one bolt to get it out. Yes it did solve my issue.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, AWD
2.0T Joined May 26, 2021 · 7 Posts
The sensor is located on the top rear of the engine, I believe it was just one bolt to get it out. Yes it did solve my issue. Thanks! I should be able to tackle this once the sensor arrives.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, AWD 2.0T
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Ok, next question... How the bleep do you get to it? I'm trying to remove as little as possible, but there's a lot of crap in my way.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport,
AWD 2.0T Joined May 26, 2021 · 7 Posts
I've found the electrical connection, which I think is what's in the picture, posted earlier. I can't seem to follow that to wherever it goes.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0t limited
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0t limited
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Here a video from a 2013 Sonata with the 2.0T. Location should be about the same on the Santa Fe.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, AWD 2.0T Joined
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Here a video from a 2013 Sonata with the 2.0T. Location should be about the same on the Santa Fe. Aha! Thank you!
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Did anyone figure this out for and AWD 2.0T?
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Did anyone figure this out for and AWD 2.0T? Crank position sensor is same location on all the theta 2 engine, 2.0 and 2.4
Comes down to getting at the thing, as there is plate bolted over top of sensor to shield from heat, the snap that snapped to water housing to hold harness in place, the
subframe if done from underneath, and the transfer case-mounting at transmission... not fun