crankshaft position sensor location

It is on the side of the block, near the rear as seen in the picture below. You may need to remove the exhaust pipe or manifold to get at it.

thank you , been looking for this answer all day . going to do the fix kind of looks like a challenge. because of where it is at . thanks again.

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I am trying to find the location of the crank shaft sensor.

crank sensor is on right front of engine

hello
i have a 2007 suzuki xl7 3.6 awd. I 99% of the time fix my own vehicles im not a master mechanic, sometimes most of the time its common sense. but anyway my cam and crank sensors needed to be replaced, which is what the code reader i purchased diagnosed it as. i replaced the 4 cam sensors they were very easy. But now the crank sensor is a ***** pardon my french. haha not really but so far i contacted a suzuki dealer about the crank sensor and had to order the crank sensor , got it, now the mechanic at suzuki told me that its a task, you have to take the trans axel out. so where i stand now we (me and my son). took off on the pass front . tire,brakes and rotor unbolted the spring shock, loosened up the A frame.(may not know the actual names of these parts so bare with me ,im a hands on guy with common sense most of the time) the part that holds all off the wheel assembly in tack.took out the cv boot axel now behind that looks like a housing maybe transaxel housing which we unbolted but cant get it out now without removing the exhaust pipes (2) from the exhaust manifold (no room in there at all to do anything) we are now in the process of doing that. now one question is when we unbolted the housing behind the cv axel the seal opened and fluid came out, transaxel fluid ? it really smells . now where do u put more fluid back in and what type. sorry this is so long more info should be better at describing the situation . they should have some type of better solution to changing this crank sensor and believe me we tried every angle top, bottom, side believing there is another way. but busted knuckles and lots of swearing to this point brought us back to removing more stuff. just for a little part . any info on this would be greatly appreciated asap. thank you bill from pa. WOW

Here are the procedures for crankshaft position sensor replacement. Not a very smart design, I must say.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the transfer case.
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
4. Remove the crankshaft sensor bolt.
5. Remove the crankshaft sensor.

Transfer Case Removal Procedure
1. Drain the transfer case fluid.
2. Remove the propeller shaft.
3. Remove the right wheel drive shaft.
4. Remove both catalytic converters.
5. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
6. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (2).
7. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1, 2).
8. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
9. Remove the transfer case heat shield.
10. Support the transaxle with a jackstand.
11. Remove the rear transmission mount and bracket.
12. Remove the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
13. Remove the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.

CHECK OUT THE DIAGRAMS BELOW!

thank you, for the pics we did basically everything to procedure as outlined we think we missed one bolt holding the transfercase in because it would not breakloose what a terrible design for such a little part that is electrical and may need to be replaced. will let you know how things are going and any other tips we may encounter i will let u know . thanks again, bill from pa.

You're welcome.

Have a nice day.

You mentioned that you already replaced the Camshaft Sensors. Can you please tell me how you did that? Also, did you replace all 4 at the same time? Lastly, this individual https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2007-suzuki-xl7-cam-sensors-07

Says that he paid $30 a piece? Is that what you paid?

when you get this code on this vehicule it means that timing chains need to be replaced, the tend to strech, a factory problem, is not the sensors,

Confused... i have both a po008 and po018 code. I was told that I need to change both the crankshaft sensor and the timing chains, I was also told that once I changed the crankshaft sensor it would make the po008 code go out. Now do I need to change both or one or the other as I have been given this information by two different mechanics and reading online has become even more confusing. And well going to a mechanic being a woman and not really sure doesn't help. PLEASE HELP

I cannot find this crank sensor to save my life.

Item six on the picture.

I would suggest changing the timing chain first as that definitely requires replacement. That alone might clear both codes.

Thanks! by the way I see there are four, I used my scanner and it came up the code saying one was bad, how do i know which sensor is bad, I see 2 are sensors and 2 are solenoids , I bought a Sensor

What is the exact code number you have that will to tell which sensor circuit is setting the code.

P0340

Are you sure you have P0340 i see codes listed for a cam sensor P0341 and up?

sorry the code is P0008 Engine position sensor bank 1

I posted the info you need looks like that code says the engine is out of time most likely.

Thanks , guess its going to the dealer, just worried herd the dealership are giving people a hard time with this fix, still has 100,000 power train warranty , so wish me luck

Good luck keep me posted on how you make out and what they find.

I have the same problem, but I am outside the power train warranty. The dealer said they weren't sure but the can take the engine apart for 665.00. However it could be the sensor. I felt like I was in a circus. Error P0008 engine position sensor bank 1. It's been over a year and 4 mechanics. what was your resolution?

Hello I have the same code p0008, called a
Suzuki dealership in Mississauga and was told the repair will cost $3500 dollars. Don't have that much vehicle out of warranty. Have been driving it like that for the last year now, keeps getting louder and gas mileage is now terrible. Seems in the summer months the check engine light comes on intermittently but when cold is on constantly. Please help with any info u might have on this issue.

I posted all the info on my end above please read.

I had this same problem (code P0008). i took the car to my mechanic twice and 500 dollars later the light still came on. I decided, having some auto background, to look at it myself. The sensors on the car are "hall effects" sensors and easy to test. Spend a litlle time and research...it's worth the effort. My mechanic told me i would need an engine removal and timing chain replacement. (NOT TRUE)
My mechanic replaced the sensors on the left side of the engine which were actually bank 2. Bank 1 on a this Suzuki is the right side. I replaced those two and the car runs perfect. No more problems.
Be careful out there...there are alot of so called "mechanics" pretending they know what their doing.

Great info thanks for sharing that with the other users.

Thank you so much RogerFoster. I hope the sensor will repair my issue as well. Every mechanic I took it to didn't know where bank one was. I just want to confirm. The right side of the engine if you were standing in front of the car correct/.

Bank two is where the oil filler cap is so bank 1 is the side without the the oil filler cap.

ok thanks I will let my mechanic know. Hope that fixes my year long problem.

Looking to have sensor replaced and was hoping to be able to replace the part myself. Just not certain if the job is intricately involved beyond what I can do depending on its position. Please advise.

Hello,

Yes it is extremely simple to change out a Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP). On your vehicle it is located on the front of the engine at the bottom. I have included full directions and a location description and a diagram for you in the diagrams down below. Please get back to us and let us know how it turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

Hello again and thank you for your prompt response and help with this issue. I have since been able to purchase a new sensor and have been somewhat concerned (more like anxious) about my ability to replace the sensor. Although you shared that the process is simple, after looking further, it seems as if I'd need to remove the radiator along with a few other parts to get to the sensor Is this right?

Hello again,

I don't believe so. It is simply one bolt that must be loosened and taken out. Usually you can get a 1/4" drive ratchet and a 1/4" socket(whatever size is needed) on the bolt and break it free. If that is not an option you can usually get a wrench on it to break the bolt free. From there you should be able to take the bolt out with your fingers. Remember, it's just one bolt holding the CKP sensor in. I have included another diagram down below to help with the location of the CKP sensor on your vehicle. Please let us know how it turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

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