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.
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2002-2006 Nissan Sentra Crankshaft Position Sensor
Other Name: CAMSHAFT Position Sensor Replaced by: 23731-4M50D
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- 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, CA, GXE, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L | QG18DE
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2003-2005 Nissan Sentra Magnet Sensor Assembly
Other Name: Sensor Assy-Magnet Replaced by: 23731-6N21A
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- 2003-2005 Nissan Sentra | 2.5S, LE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2007-2012 Nissan Sentra Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Other Name: Crankshaft Position Sensor; Camshaft Position Sensor, Camshaft Sensor
Replaces: 23731-JA11A
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Fits the following Nissan Sentra Years:
- 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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1995-1999 Nissan Sentra Magnet Sensor Assembly
Other Name: Sensor Assy-Magnet; Crankshaft Position Sensor
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- 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L | GA16DE
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2007-2011 Nissan Sentra Magnet Sensor Assembly
Other Name: Sensor Assy-Magnet
Manufacturer Note: CRANK SENSOR
Replaced by: 23731-JA00C
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- 2007-2011 Nissan Sentra | SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2007-2012 Nissan Sentra Crankshaft Position Sensor
Other Name: Camshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
Replaces: 23731-EN20A
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- 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra | 20 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | MR20DE
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2010-2012 Nissan Sentra Crankshaft Position Sensor
Manufacturer Note: CRANK SENSOR
Replaced by: 23731-JA00C
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- 2010-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Crankshaft Position Sensor
Other Name: Crankshaft Sensor
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- 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | FE, Nismo, S, SL, SR, SV | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 1.8L | MR16DDT, MRA8DE
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1995-2002 Nissan Sentra Magnet Sensor Assembly
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- 1995-2002 Nissan Sentra | SE, SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.0L | SR20DE
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1995-1999 Nissan Sentra Magnet Sensor Assembly
Other Name: Sensor Assy-Magnet
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Fits the following Nissan Sentra Years:
- 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L | GA16DE
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1995-2002 Nissan Sentra Magnet Sensor Assembly
Other Name: Sensor Assy-Magnet; Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Fits the following Nissan Sentra Years:
- 1995-2002 Nissan Sentra | SE, SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.0L | SR20DE
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