Crankshaft position sensor location

1996 MAZDA B2300
22,357 MILES • 2.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFBEST
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I'd like to know where crankshaft position sensor plus cam position sensors.
Jun 1, 2019 at 1:46 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Jeff,

Here are both locations and the procedure for removing and installing both. Please let me know if you need something else. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Thanks
Jun 1, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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CYNDIA16
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The timing belt and water pump were replaced but now the check engine light is on. We were told by the mechanic it's the crankshaft sensor.
Dec 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM (Merged)
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Removal & Installation (B2300)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove alternator. Drain cooling system and remove water outlet tube. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor wiring harness connector. Remove sensor mounting bolt and pry sensor
from front of engine. To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure coolant level is correct.

make sure the electrical connections are good before you take apart, that may be all it is.
Dec 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM (Merged)
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POPIJIM
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How do you remove the Compressor/Power steering/idler pullg bracket?
Dec 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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need to remove PS drive belt and use pulley remover to remove pulley from pump. hold pump and rotate nut on pulley remover. remove pulley, pump from bracket then bracket.

why are you removing this for anyway? if you're replacing the crank sensor then you don't need to remove it..just remove the drive belt and crankshaft pulley. remove outer timing belter cover and rotate keyway on crankshaft to 10 o'clock position. make sure vane window of inner and outer vane cups are placed over crank sensor, remove crankshaft hub. remove sensor mounting screws and slide wires out past timing belt cover and remove sensor with wire harness retainer.
Dec 25, 2020 at 9:17 AM (Merged)