Crankshaft sensor

Here's a picture of the sensor hole.

Good morning,

Wow, that hole is not in good shape.

does the sensor fit in the hole?

what brand sensor did you buy and can you upload a picture of it?

Roy

Only the metal part of the sensor fits in the hole.

Everyone I've talked to said it should pop out. It's almost like it's cemented can't budge it.

Okay, thanks.

You are going to have to chip the one edge all the way down until it splits and then it should release.

you could also drill it out but the metal chips going into the oil could damage the bearings in the long run.

not a fun job at all.

Roy

I have been working on the hole. How does it look?

does the sensor fit in there tight?

Looks better.

Roy

It doesn't fit yet. Does the entire dark circle come out? Still just the metal part of the sensor goes in.

That last thin collar has to come out around the center. use a small chisel and try collapsing it in on itself.

Roy

So I got this out of the crankshaft sensor hole. Which I'm assuming is the outer part of the magnet. I'm wondering where the rest of it is? Would it be pushed to the back of the hole or did it fall in oil pan?

It most likely fell into the pan. drain the oil and see if any of the remnants come out.

Roy

How much more is in there?

look at the new one. compare it to what you have versus what is new.

the only part you got off before getting it out was the top. the rest is inside the pan

Roy

Okay, so there would be no way that the hole could be plugged with the middle of the magnet? Because when I look in it I see metal at the other end?

that should be the trigger wheel the sensor goes to.

Roy

Okay, I just didn't want to put it all together and and have to take it apart again and figure out what is wrong.
Will let you know how it goes.

Sounds good.

Roy

Well finally got it together and it still won't start.

Does the tachometer move up a little while cranking?

Roy

Yes barely.

it either moves it up about 100-200 or it does not?

Roy

It doesn't make it to 100.

Is the engine cranking fast enough? not like a dead battery?

You need spark, fuel pressure and compression to run.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Can you test for spark while cranking?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Can you hear the fuel pump run?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Roy

The battery did sound a little weak.
When I turned the key on I heard the pump kick on.

Okay, you need to verify spark and fuel pressure.

try spraying some starter fluid into the air filter and see if it starts and stalls.

Roy

This was on the ground under the car.

Looks like a vacuum line from somewhere. this will not cause the no start.

Roy

When I put in the crankshaft sensor it was really loose. And there is oil all over the ground.is there something I can put around it so it's tight?

you may have made the hole too big.

you may have to add an oring at the end.

Roy

Would that make it not start?
With it not having a tight seal around the hole.

no, that is for the leak only.

As I stated before, did you check fuel pressure and spark?

Roy

Diagnostic codes
P0340- camshaft position sensor
P0038-heater control circuit high
P0700- transmission control system
P0562-system voltage low

Okay, for the third time, you need to check for fuel and spark and find out what is missing.

we will deal with the codes when we find out what is missing for starting.

Roy