That one left him stranded on the side of the road. At the very least, you may be able to get something on the other side of it and push it back out instead if trying to pull on it. We drilled a small hole using a dremel, and threaded in a screw just like you did. I have in my supplies wiring Pull string, which has a tensile strength of 250 ft lbs. Many thanks for all your help! I have just enough sensor left to grip onto still… Not sure if it will help since I could get the sensor to spin, but not come out… Also, after you finally got the bastard out, is there any advice you have before inserting the new one?.
All who read this good luck! Don't over tighten cause u may crack or brake the plastic. As a global manufacturer of emission components, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product. Then turn till it either breaks or comes out. Repair connectors and wiring harness as necessary Engine Mechanical problem 2002 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles battery good charge, plugs and wires good, no power on the wires going to coil with a test light. Ensure ignition coil is disconnected.
Thank you for posting your method of removal! Custom magnetic circuit programming calibrates the sensor while performance testing for improved timing accuracy between the target wheel and sensor output. Operation The crankshaft position sensor is a Hall-Effect sensor that senses the crank angle piston position of each cylinder and converts it into a pulse signal. So I got a 2000 dodge Durango with the 4. Should be the only thing with an electrical connection. Advanced circuitry protects the system from stray electro-magnetic fields and power spikes. Custom magnetic circuit programming calibrates the sensor while performance testing for improved timing accuracy between the target wheel and sensor output. What engine does it have 2.
Once you get it up far enough , you can drill a hole in it sideways for a scriber ,or wiggle it out with a long needle nose pliers. What a difference from the crank sensor! We cleaned the hole, installed the new sensor, and she runs great now! And this Sensor is two Sensors in one a Cam and Crank Sensor. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Best of luck to you! Finally after I loosened it enough I used a short handled claw hammer and pryed the damn thing out. The key is to get that pilot hole drilled so that the screw can get in far enough to get a good grip on the sensor. Is my car's problem related to this code? I disconnected the battery to clear the codes.
Even a good pothole could send it up into the works and wreck things up bad. It's unlikely all three would fail at once. I drilled a hole in a 2×4, ran the 8 strands of twine through it, and proceeded to use it as a lever against the frame. Featuring the broadest sensor coverage in the market, we meet the service professionals needs with the highest quality product every time he opens the box. First, no spark; then checked ignition coil was good, camshaft sensor was good, crankshaft sensor was good. Just had the same problem with my 2001 dodge dakota 4. It requires either a thick paper spacer from the dealer or some aftermarket sensors have a thin plastic rib molded to the end.
I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan 3. It's on your transmission bell housing, remove your air box top part along with the intake hoses, the reach through to your bell housing. I used another known good coil to connect to the feed plug, and plugged in one spark cable with a spark plug, there were no sparks appear. So far, all attempts to extract the broken piece have failed. If any vane of the harmonic balancer touches the tool, replace the balancer assembly. Since it is running rough but running could it still be the crank sensor? I guess that's why they call me, they call me the workin' man, I gues that's what I am.
I am suffering Through this problem on a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. If it doesn't reappear during cranking, the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor circuits must be diagnosed. Hi David, The link below is how to test the crank sensor 1997-2004 3. As a global manufacturer of emission components, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product. Resulting only in my string eventually fraying then breaking. I would hold off on the torch just yet. I used that and the screw in the sensor and the blasted thing came out in less than a half a minute.
Tomorrow, Saturday April 7, 2007, I will be all over the bellhousing to locate the crank sensor. I didn't run it long enough to have new codes come in, should I? Well I broke one screw off in the sensor and then went to a larger screw to try and pull it out. Jeff Flathau All Speed Customs Thanks for posting this. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Well had this happen to me today, dodge ram 1500 w 3. Of course this is hind sight , if youve already broken it off.