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Oct 14, 2010 This will be a half ass description on this but better than nothing. My daughter's 2008 Dodge Avenger with the 2.4L four cylinder threw a couple of codes relating to the crankshaft position sensor. I forgot to write down the code numbers. (see I told you it was a half ass write up) The only reason I'm doing this is because a search only turned up a 96
model with this problem and they are different. After you locate the sensor it is pretty easy to change. It requires no depth setting or anything. The sensor is located on the back of the block near the bell housing area. It sits behind the exhaust heat shield so you have to take out 1 bolt with a 10mm head and another with a 13mm head so you can move the heat shield out of the way. Then you press the grooved area on the wiring connector to release it and pull the wires off the sensor.
The sensor is held in the block with a 6mm bolt again requiring the 10mm socket. Pull this bolt out and pull the sensor out. Put a little Vaseline on the new sensor o-ring, stick it in the hole, and put the retaining bolt back in. Put the heat shield bolts back in, reset the check engine light, and your done. I use an OBD II reader that scans all platforms I bought off ebay for under fifty bucks and plug it into a notebook computer. It came with some freeware programs to read and reset
codes. I use the scantool.net software. Joined
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well since you're nobody i wont give you rep points for a future reference write up. hah :rep: Joined Apr 4, 2010 · 1,383 Posts
great info! thank you for this. we can never have too many write ups on how to change things ourselves. especially when they seem as relatively easy as that! reps for the write up
Joined Jan 17, 2009 · 979 Posts
OBD II reader and the Avenger I use an OBD II reader that scans all platforms I bought off ebay for under fifty bucks and plug it into a notebook computer. It came with some freeware programs to read and reset codes. I use the scantool.net software. Sooooo What kind of stuff can you see with the OBD II? Anything that you can change other than just a reset? Thanks! EAK Joined Jan 30, 2009 · 1,482 Posts
Very kool. I will probably need this later on. Question: Where is the Crankshaft position sensor located in my 2008
Dodge Avenger 2.4 L 4 Cylinder engine? My engine diagnostic comes up p0315 and p0335, both having to do with the Crankshaft position system, but I dont know where it is to replace it. A link to a picture or diagram would be useful. Answer: The crank shaft position sensor is located on the top of the
transmission bell housing, on the back side right next to the top of the motor. The codes you are getting, P0315 and P0355 can also be a problem with a cam position sensor because they work together and the engine computer compares the two. Try the
crank sensor first. If that does not fix it, you would need to look at the engine data to see if there is a problem with a cam sensor or it could also be an internal engine problem. Wince you car is a 2009 Dodge, it would still be under the factory powertrain/emission warranty. You may just want to take it to the dealer. See the picture below for sensor location. Helpful InformationRelated Articles- Dodge ChryslerStickiesLoviesWhere is the crankshaft position sensor in a 2008 Dodge Avenger?The 2.4l crankshaft position sensor is located near the transmission, on the side of the engine. It will be on the lower half of the engine, and has a single electrical connector.
What are the symptoms of a faulty crankshaft position sensor?Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Crankshaft Position Sensor. Issues Starting the Vehicle.. Intermittent Stalling.. Check Engine Light Comes On.. Uneven Acceleration.. Engine Misfires or Vibrates.. Rough Idle and/or Vibrating Engine.. Reduced Gas Mileage.. |
2008 dodge avenger crankshaft position sensor location
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