2009 chrysler sebring 2.4 crankshaft position sensor location

Hello

I'm having a code p0017 and I was going to try the crankshaft sensor but I cant seem to find the darned thing. Any other thought of what to try would be welcomed too.
Along with the code there is also rpm limit ~4000 and stalling when cold.

Thanks!

Welcome to the forum. Crank sensor is on the side of the block, between the body and block, about three inches from the oil pan and to the passenger side of the centerline, two wires and I believe an 8mm bolt holding it in.

Hmm thanks for the welcome, and the help! Spatial orientation is not my strong point so please bear with me. I saw a sensor on the side of the block facing the radiator. It was under the plastic intake manifold and there was another sensor which appeared to be like an oil pressure switch near it. It was more to the passenger side of the car. Does that sound correct? If so any idea if I can change it without removing the intake? Also it looks different (much thicker at the mount bolt area) than the atfermarket one I was able to find. Could there be that much variation?

Thanks!

This is the GEMA 2.4L, not the same that was in the PT and others. There may be a flash for false codes.

So they moved the sensor location? Well thanks for updating me on this one, sorry for the bad information.

So is the sensor elsewhere? Or is it possible I have the wronge replacement?

Thanks

This was covered in a past thread. See the link below for the 'Possible Causes' list and more.
P0017 may not necessarily be a failed crank sensor and the flash update is discussed in TSB #18-018-07A. The fault is a Crankshaft/camshaft misalignment and while crank sensor is listed as one of the possible causes, it wouldn't be my first guess. The flash is for early-build JS vehicles built before 3/6/07.
Wrong oil viscosity (other than the required 5W-20) can set this code. Viscosity is important for the VVT (variable valve timing) system to operate. Heavier oils will slow the hydraulic cam sprocket phaser reaction time and possibly set this code, especially with the onset of cooler weather.
The old thread is here:
http://www.allpar.com/forums/index.php/topic/124239-diagnostic-code-p0017/

Thanks for the info. I did see that post previously. Build date is 4-08 and oil has been changed recently at dealer so it should be ok. I checked the other sensors for fraying and loose connection but they seemed ok the crankshaft sensor is the one I can't find. It actually seems to be getting better with no stalling in the past few runs so I am tempted to reset the code and see what happens. If I comes back then I guess I'll just hit the dealer.