Crankshaft Position Sensor
05-21-2008, 02:30 PM
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Crankshaft Position Sensor I had a very fun morning as I was driving down a very busy highway went from 3rd - 4th gear only for my car to just bog and die on me 
Needless to say I was not happy as I was late for work, late getting kids to school.
The good thing is there are quite a few peace officers and people out there willing to help a disabled vehicle maybe because it is a 1997 (Red) TransAM WS6 or they are just being that generous.
I appreciated there assistance but already made the call to road side assistance.
While I was waiting pulled out my laptop and ran Pro Scan only to find that I have the following codes.
DTC P0335
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit
DTC P0336
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Performance
Has anyone experienced these codes? What were the symptoms prior to the failure?
I will be replacing this part this evening as I have already ordered a replacement from NAPA but curious as to what I could have done prior till as a preventative maintenance.
Warm Regards,
Bruce
Needless to say I was not happy as I was late for work, late getting kids to school.
The good thing is there are quite a few peace officers and people out there willing to help a disabled vehicle maybe because it is a 1997 (Red) TransAM WS6 or they are just being that generous.
I appreciated there assistance but already made the call to road side assistance.
While I was waiting pulled out my laptop and ran Pro Scan only to find that I have the following codes.
DTC P0335
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit
DTC P0336
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Performance
Has anyone experienced these codes? What were the symptoms prior to the failure?
I will be replacing this part this evening as I have already ordered a replacement from NAPA but curious as to what I could have done prior till as a preventative maintenance.
Warm Regards,
Bruce
05-21-2008, 07:06 PM
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No preventative, no warning they just go sometimes. I have seen it where they will start working again once they cool off, so I guess that kind of a warning. My 94 Camaro V6 has 285K and still has the original crank sensor (knock on wood). Sounds dumb, but they work great right up until they quit.
05-22-2008, 01:10 AM
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Well now am thinking that my OptiSpark has gone south as well. As the codes have been cleared and the Crankshaft Position sensor has been replaced. Needless to say the car will turn over but "will not start".
I tested the fuel pump and it passed. Being the engine is turning but not starting I am looking at the ignition system. If someone has any advise to offer I am open to ideas.
I tested the fuel pump and it passed. Being the engine is turning but not starting I am looking at the ignition system. If someone has any advise to offer I am open to ideas.
