Where is the crankshaft sensor on a 2001 Nissan Frontier?
Literally on top of the transmission, where it meets the engine for a V6 non-supercharged.
What makes a crankshaft sensor go bad?
There are a few things that can cause the crankshaft position sensor to fail, including damage, debris and faulty circuitry. Even for modern electronics, the engine is a violent and destructive environment. Though built for this, most sensors eventually succumb to the ever-present heat and vibrations of the engine.
What happens when the crankshaft sensor goes bad?
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 symptom of a wiring problem, however a bad crankshaft position sensor can also produce this symptom.
How to find the crankshaft position sensor on a Nissan Frontier?
Anyway on to the walkthrough…… 1. Remove passenger side front wheel. 2. Remove inner wheel well cover. You could probably manage without this step but it does make it much easier. 3. Locate the sensor. It is covered by a rubber boot. 4. Pull the boot back to reveal the sensor. The bolt is a 10mm bolt. TIP!!
What kind of sensor does a crankshaft need?
The crankshaft position sensor is essential to a smooth-operating engine. There are different set ups for crankshaft sensors, but they tend to work on principles of magnetism. Many crankshaft position sensors are a type of electronic sensor known as a Hall effect sensor.
When does the SES light come on Nissan Frontier?
A few seconds later the RPM’s dropped to 0 for a split second, SES light comes on for about 2-3 seconds and then turns off. This morning – same situation, a couple seconds after cancelling Cruise Control the engine stalls for a split second while on the freeway, but then fires back up.