Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Well, it's the second day after our 1st "check engine" light came on (P0335 CPS). I reset the alarm and many starts later, no alarm, knocking on my wooden head for luck here. Maybe just a fluke, maybe fate, there were a lot of Indiana state troopers out yesterday so I baby'd her home.
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
XF redo,
I would suggest that you get a CPS and have it on hand.
Usually, once the error starts popping, it will just get worse, until it fails hard. You dont want to be stuck out on the road when you cant start your car.
I would suggest that you get a CPS and have it on hand.
Usually, once the error starts popping, it will just get worse, until it fails hard. You dont want to be stuck out on the road when you cant start your car.
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Originally Posted by MikeR
XF redo,
I would suggest that you get a CPS and have it on hand. Usually, once the error starts popping, it will just get worse, until it fails hard. You dont want to be stuck out on the road when you cant start your car.
I would suggest that you get a CPS and have it on hand.
Usually, once the error starts popping, it will just get worse, until it fails hard. You dont want to be stuck out on the road when you cant start your car.
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Re: Crank Position Sensor
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Bosch Crankshaft Position Sensor < click
Currently available for just $40.81
Order one now just to have a spare one on hand.
Currently available for just $40.81
Order one now just to have a spare one on hand.
I just ordered my spare as well. Thanks for the link!
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From: Kansas
Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
My car just popped a P0341, crankshaft position sensor' also, I believe. I was going to take it to the dealership on Monday, but yesterday the CEL was out. Does this sound like the same "it's just a matter of time" situation?
Thanks,
dh
Thanks,
dh
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Originally Posted by MikeR
P0341 is the CAMshaft position sensor.... causes same symptoms....it is mounted on the front of the motor and much easier to get to...
Thanks!
dh
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From: Atlanta
Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Originally Posted by DanielNTX
Well my car was randomly stalling on the streets and was pulling code P0335 which means "Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Error". I had problems starting the car after it stalled and I could restart it after a few minutes of cooling down. Apparently the Crankshaft Position Sensor is affected by heat when it fails. I did a lot of research on MBWorld.org and found many threads on the subject: Engine Quiting - MBWorld.org Forums
I pulled it from the service manual already. It just says remove connector but it doesn't say how. There's actually a small clip that attaches to the part. You have to push the rear end down and pull it off. Don't pull on the wire. Then after you have to take a star socket and remove the retaining bolt.
The Mercedes Part # for the Crankshaft Position Sensor is 003 153 27 28. Unfortunately, no local autoparts store in Austin carried it. The average price for an aftermarket part is $80-90. I went to the Mercedes Dealership to get it and the part has been updated to part 003 153 28 28 and it cost $153.90 for the original Mercedes part.
I would say overall that it's easier than replacing a spark plug, but it's in a tight space and you can't really see or maneuver too much. If you're good with mechanics and you have the right tools it should take about 20 minutes to replace, not the 1.25 hours of labor quoted to me.
I've included a bunch of pictures so if you guys ever run into the problem.
Picture #1: Bolt, Star Socket, New part on the left, Old part on the right
Picture #2: Socket, Top of Screw, New on left, Old on right
Picture #3: Rear of engine where sensor is in the center of picture
Picture #4: Picture of where the sensor goes and the bolt hole
Picture #5: Picture of cable
Picture #6: Picture of sensor installed and cable attached
Picture #7: OBD II - no errors
I pulled it from the service manual already. It just says remove connector but it doesn't say how. There's actually a small clip that attaches to the part. You have to push the rear end down and pull it off. Don't pull on the wire. Then after you have to take a star socket and remove the retaining bolt.
The Mercedes Part # for the Crankshaft Position Sensor is 003 153 27 28. Unfortunately, no local autoparts store in Austin carried it. The average price for an aftermarket part is $80-90. I went to the Mercedes Dealership to get it and the part has been updated to part 003 153 28 28 and it cost $153.90 for the original Mercedes part.
I would say overall that it's easier than replacing a spark plug, but it's in a tight space and you can't really see or maneuver too much. If you're good with mechanics and you have the right tools it should take about 20 minutes to replace, not the 1.25 hours of labor quoted to me.
I've included a bunch of pictures so if you guys ever run into the problem.
Picture #1: Bolt, Star Socket, New part on the left, Old part on the right
Picture #2: Socket, Top of Screw, New on left, Old on right
Picture #3: Rear of engine where sensor is in the center of picture
Picture #4: Picture of where the sensor goes and the bolt hole
Picture #5: Picture of cable
Picture #6: Picture of sensor installed and cable attached
Picture #7: OBD II - no errors
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Re: Crank Position Sensor
Originally Posted by Blast Chamber
It's currently on sale for $39.11!
I just ordered my spare as well. Thanks for the link!
I just ordered my spare as well. Thanks for the link!
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Nice shootin' Tex!!!
The photos and the information is very much appreciated. Especially the photos. A picture makes all the difference. Thank you more than I can say.
Grateful for the visual <3
Warmest regards,
Tmtait
The photos and the information is very much appreciated. Especially the photos. A picture makes all the difference. Thank you more than I can say.
Grateful for the visual <3
Warmest regards,
Tmtait
Originally Posted by DanielNTX
Well my car was randomly stalling on the streets and was pulling code P0335 which means "Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Error". I had problems starting the car after it stalled and I could restart it after a few minutes of cooling down. Apparently the Crankshaft Position Sensor is affected by heat when it fails. I did a lot of research on MBWorld.org and found many threads on the subject: Engine Quiting - MBWorld.org Forums
I pulled it from the service manual already. It just says remove connector but it doesn't say how. There's actually a small clip that attaches to the part. You have to push the rear end down and pull it off. Don't pull on the wire. Then after you have to take a star socket and remove the retaining bolt.
The Mercedes Part # for the Crankshaft Position Sensor is 003 153 27 28. Unfortunately, no local autoparts store in Austin carried it. The average price for an aftermarket part is $80-90. I went to the Mercedes Dealership to get it and the part has been updated to part 003 153 28 28 and it cost $153.90 for the original Mercedes part.
I would say overall that it's easier than replacing a spark plug, but it's in a tight space and you can't really see or maneuver too much. If you're good with mechanics and you have the right tools it should take about 20 minutes to replace, not the 1.25 hours of labor quoted to me.
I've included a bunch of pictures so if you guys ever run into the problem.
Picture #1: Bolt, Star Socket, New part on the left, Old part on the right
Picture #2: Socket, Top of Screw, New on left, Old on right
Picture #3: Rear of engine where sensor is in the center of picture
Picture #4: Picture of where the sensor goes and the bolt hole
Picture #5: Picture of cable
Picture #6: Picture of sensor installed and cable attached
Picture #7: OBD II - no errors
I pulled it from the service manual already. It just says remove connector but it doesn't say how. There's actually a small clip that attaches to the part. You have to push the rear end down and pull it off. Don't pull on the wire. Then after you have to take a star socket and remove the retaining bolt.
The Mercedes Part # for the Crankshaft Position Sensor is 003 153 27 28. Unfortunately, no local autoparts store in Austin carried it. The average price for an aftermarket part is $80-90. I went to the Mercedes Dealership to get it and the part has been updated to part 003 153 28 28 and it cost $153.90 for the original Mercedes part.
I would say overall that it's easier than replacing a spark plug, but it's in a tight space and you can't really see or maneuver too much. If you're good with mechanics and you have the right tools it should take about 20 minutes to replace, not the 1.25 hours of labor quoted to me.
I've included a bunch of pictures so if you guys ever run into the problem.
Picture #1: Bolt, Star Socket, New part on the left, Old part on the right
Picture #2: Socket, Top of Screw, New on left, Old on right
Picture #3: Rear of engine where sensor is in the center of picture
Picture #4: Picture of where the sensor goes and the bolt hole
Picture #5: Picture of cable
Picture #6: Picture of sensor installed and cable attached
Picture #7: OBD II - no errors
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Great price!
I ordered one for $39.11, too.
I also ordered a couple of other things to bring the total up another $11.00 and got FREE shipping (a savings of $10.39 and only paid 61 cents for the spray wax!)
One note on the photos of the part. I ordered and received the Bosch 0 261 210 170 which looks identical to the part you've labeled as your original. In other words, you list the part on the left as the new and the part on the right as the old one; mine looks exactly like the part on the right
I ordered one for $39.11, too.
I also ordered a couple of other things to bring the total up another $11.00 and got FREE shipping (a savings of $10.39 and only paid 61 cents for the spray wax!)
One note on the photos of the part. I ordered and received the Bosch 0 261 210 170 which looks identical to the part you've labeled as your original. In other words, you list the part on the left as the new and the part on the right as the old one; mine looks exactly like the part on the right
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Hello fellow Crossfire lovers. New to this forum and hoping someone can assist. Just dropped off my 2004 at the local dealership and what I got was a qoute for $1030.00 + for a Crank Sensor and also an "Engine Relay Bank". In just a few minutes on the net I learned all about the Sensor, but an "Engine Relay Bank"? Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
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Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor
Originally Posted by lioness0728
Hello fellow Crossfire lovers. New to this forum and hoping someone can assist. Just dropped off my 2004 at the local dealership and what I got was a qoute for $1030.00 + for a Crank Sensor and also an "Engine Relay Bank". In just a few minutes on the net I learned all about the Sensor, but an "Engine Relay Bank"? Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
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Re: Crank Position Sensor
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I did and it came today via UPS
Can anyone please confirm that this C.P.S. from AutohausAZ will work on both the NA Limited and the SRT6.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by SparkieSRT6; Aug 10, 2010 at 09:38 PM.
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From: Hooterville
Re: Crank Position Sensor
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Bosch Crankshaft Position Sensor < click
Currently available for just $40.81
Order one now just to have a spare one on hand.
Currently available for just $40.81
Order one now just to have a spare one on hand.
Thanks in advance.