Crankshaft position sensor

2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
179,567 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATT MCDONALD
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I cannot get the new sensor to fit. I put clean oil on it for lube but it still does not fit.
Dec 17, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Measure its diameter and compare that to the old sensor. Sometimes aftermarket brands can be off a little on dimensions. Most of the time that does not cause a problem, but if the diameter is too large, you may be able to sand it enough to slide in.
Dec 17, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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MATT MCDONALD
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Unfortunately, the old one broke so I could not measure the diameter, but I did sand the new one and finally got it to fit. Thank you for your advice.
Dec 19, 2017 at 5:57 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Happy to hear you solved it. The aftermarket industry usually does a pretty good job of reverse-engineering parts to learn how to make them, but sometimes something goes wrong. I could even imagine they tried a different plastic formulation that grew or expanded slightly after the molding process. You can be sure the parts stores will get lots of complaints and returns that will find their way back to the manufacturer. It is also possible there was some corrosion build-up in the hole the sensor goes into. That would make even an original Chrysler part not fit, and is why some sensors are real hard to remove.
Dec 19, 2017 at 2:31 PM