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In the meantime, here are some other options available: Visit an Sign up for View us on Social Media We appreciate your patience – for your next visit: 15% offyour next purchase. Enter coupon code: in shopping cart. We look forward to serving you, Enter the characters you see belowSorry, we just need to make sure you're not a robot. For best results, please make sure your browser is accepting cookies. Type the characters you see in this image:Try different image Conditions of Use Privacy Policy © 1996-2014, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates When your crankshaft position sensor stops working, it can cause all kinds of problems for your Silverado. This how-to will show you how to replace the sensor. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800, and GMT900 (1999-2013). The crankshaft position sensor keeps track of the position and rotations of the crankshaft. That makes it very important for monitoring the health of your engine. When it stops working, you'll notice quite a few problems, such as the tachometer no longer showing your revs, you may have a rough idle, and hard gear changes. Sometimes, none of these things occur, but it still triggers the check engine light. To be sure, take your truck to an auto parts store or mechanic to have the trouble code read. Once you're sure that the crankshaft position sensor has stopped working, follow the instructions below to replace it. Materials Needed
Step 1 – Remove the starterThe crankshaft position sensor is nestled under the engine block just above the starter. You'll find it on the passenger's side towards the rear of the engine block. You do not need to remove the starter completely, you just need to move it out of the way. This will still require you to remove the two long bolts on the front of the starter. Once these are removed, the starter should come loose. Set it aside where it will be safe and out of the way. Figure 1. Remove the starter.Step 2 – Remove the crankshaft position sensorYou should now be able to see the sensor. Unplug the wiring harness connected to the sensor. There is only a single bolt that holds it to the engine block. Remove that, and then you should be able to pry the sensor from the engine block. The sensor is bit difficult to pry out by hand, so you may want to use a pick to pry it from the engine block. Once it's removed, be sure to wipe away some of the oil and shavings from the area where the sensor plugs into the engine. Figure 2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.Step 3 – Install new crankshaft position sensorInstalling the new crankshaft position sensor is simply the reverse of the previous steps.
The check engine light may not go off immediately even if the new crankshaft position sensor works properly, but it should go off after driving for some time. You can also use a code reader to clear the trouble code or disconnect the battery for a few minutes to wipe the computer's memory. Featured Video: How to Replace Crankshaft Position SensorRelated Discussions
What are the symptoms of a failing crank sensor?5 Signs of a Failing Crank Sensor. Crank Sensor Problems Could Make it Hard to Start Car. One sign that your crankshaft sensor might be failing is if you find it hard to start your vehicle. ... . Engine Vibration Issues. ... . Fuel Economy Slippage. ... . Uneven Acceleration. ... . Check Engine Light On.. What happens when your crankshaft position sensor goes out?If the crankshaft position sensor or its wiring have any issues, it can cause the crankshaft signal to be cut off while the engine is running, which can cause the engine to stall. This is usually a sign of a wiring problem.
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