Crankshaft Positon Sensor on a 2008 Solara SE 2.4L

2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
141,000 MILES
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TRIPPTRIGGA
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I was driving home from work last week when my check engine light came on
So I took my car in to the dealer and they told me that I need to replace my engine; funny thing is they has just told me a few months before that I should
Get at least 300,000 miles out of the car due to it
Being in great condition. I was so shocked when they dropped that news on me so I decided to get A second opinion.
I took the car to sears and the mechanic told me the only code that came up was for the crankshaft position sensor. Shocked again; I was very confused as to why Toyota would say replace the engine if I can just replace the sensor. Can you tell me the location of the sensor for a 2008 Solara 2.4L and offer any advice on what options I have besides replacing the engine for $6000.00
May 23, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Does the car run all the time or does it not start sometimes?What are the symptoms your having?Also do you know the exact code number it is?I would need a lot more info why the dealer told you to replace the engine.
May 23, 2013 at 7:55 PM
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Its C4 in the diagram
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May 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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Troubleshooting P0335; I haven't had any major problems
with the car. I just had the oil pan replaced six months ago.
May 23, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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That code is usually a bad crankshaft position sensor but I would inspect the wires and connector going to it.To test it you would have to test it when it was failing.If It was my car I would try inspecting the wiring and connector if all looks good then replace the sensor.
May 23, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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I took my car to the mechanic and the car is burning excessive oil! Will replacing the crankshaft position sensor correct this problem or will I still need to
Replace the engine?
May 25, 2013 at 9:34 AM
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OK that makes sense why they told you that you need a new engine.No replacing the crankshaft position sensor will not stop the oil burning.
May 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM