2014 chevy equinox crankshaft position sensor location

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The cam sensor is located in the valve cover near the top of the engine. They look like small silver and gold plugins that can be seen on the cam. The sensor is in charge of making sure the cambelt is keeping the correct rhythm for the car. What this means is that the engine ports are opening and closing when they should, thus making sure the engine is creating the correct amount of power. A bad sensor can lead to stuttering and stalling, so You will want to make sure that You don't ignore one. They are easy and cheap to replace, likely costing less than 20 or 30 dollars, so there is no reason to ignore one.

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Margaret D. April 10, 2020

The camshaft position sensor is located in the camshaft and it can be found under the hood of the car.

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Greg May 11, 2022

Just to let you know the price now is between $45 - $60

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What is a crankshaft position sensor?

The crankshaft position sensor is located near the engine's crankshaft, and relays information about the crankshaft’s position as it rotates.

How does the crankshaft position sensor work?

As the crankshaft spins, the position sensor magnetically reads its position. This information is constantly sent to the engine's computer for comparison with data from the camshaft position sensor.

When the two signals reach the computer, they must match; otherwise, the computer will think there is a mechanical error in the engine and will adjust some settings in response.

What are the symptoms related to a bad crankshaft position sensor?

When the computer senses the engine is out of time, it will turn on the check engine light, and the engine may start and stall, or fail to start at all. If the engine runs, it will run poorly, and get bad fuel mileage.

» LEARN MORE: Symptoms of a bad crankshaft position sensor

Can I drive with a crankshaft position sensor problem?

Driving a vehicle with a failed camshaft or crankshaft position sensor is usually impossible. If driving is possible, it is not recommended. If the sensor is functioning normally and reporting an error, the engine may be out of time or may have suffered a mechanical failure.

How often do crankshaft position sensors need to be replaced?

There's no set replacement interval for the crankshaft position sensor, and on many cars, the part will last the lifetime of the vehicle. It's not uncommon for it to fail, however, and the likelihood increases once you pass 100,000 miles.

What are the symptoms of a faulty crankshaft position sensor?

Where is the crankshaft position sensor located?