How to replace crank sensor on 2002 passat v6 2.8l

it can only be 3 places , CKP sensor ASE/SAE named.

front of crank
rear of crank
and yes those odd ducks, center of crank huge tone wheel.

reluctor.
its covered only in the service manual for the car
what country is this.?
what engine displacement is it,. wow not told. 2.0L TDI"
engines sold cars world wide can be 6 or more. nobody can guess it./
i see tone wheel on front means cam drive end
behind front damper pulley

Passat: 2.0L; D,M (2012)
Passat: 2.0L-TDI; D,M (2013-14)

if no idea at all what engine you have on the world stage
sorry, All I can do is show the 3 engines we have 4,5,6cyclindes.
or this

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE/2.5 SEL
as in 5 CYLINDERS? TDI.

Passat: 2.5L; A (2012-14)
Passat: 2.5L; M (2012-13)


the Germans and their silly names, engine speed sensor.
no it is CKP (and is behind the flywheel)name #2 is G28


from the service manual ,hard to find but here it is. 14 and 8 is the tone wheel reluctor.

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how to gear there , no clue
and this view too


if no DTC errors from, it leave it be !!

see if this helps. I know it's for different year model, but may lead you in the right direction.
https://www.autozone.com/repairguides/VW-Passat-Audi-A4-1990-2000/COMPONENT-LOCATIONS/Passat-1-8L/_/P-0900c152800c2d27

https://www.google.com/search?q=Have+a+%2702+Kia+Sportage%2C+my+crank+sensor&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS713US713&oq=Have+a+%2702+Kia+Sportage%2C+my+crank+sensor&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=2002+kia+forte+camshaft+position+sensor+location

sounds like a Crank Position sensor. It's hitting at random instead of in tune with where the crank is at any given time. So I say "Yep" to your question "Maybe a new crank sensor?" : )

The 24X crank sensor is located behind the crank pulley on the front of the engine. The 7X crank sensor is located about in the middle of the block on the backside of the motor. The side closest to the firewall. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. Thank you for using FixYa.com!

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Codes don't tell you anything is bad

They are used to diagnose & component test
a sensor or other parts of a system

You only replace a part if it fails a test

If your not testing the system & it's components,
how would you know what does work & what doesn't?

The crank, or speed impulse sensor is held into the block with a single bolt, I believe it is a torx or allen head cap screw and it will be just adjacent to the oil filter. The cam sensor is behind the timing cover. The crank sensor (speed impulse) is a far more common failure

The EPC light means the car is running in "Limp Mode". I had the same thing happen to my car (2001.5 Passat GLS) and i chased the problem for three months.... I would drive and begin to get on the interstate only to have complete loss of power and inability to accelerate. Id pull over, turn off the car then crank it right back up and it was fine. But it came back again randomly. I would suggest pulling codes with a scanner. If you do not have one most local auto parts stores will scan them for free. Mine turned out to be a sensor that is right on top of the engine in the front.... If I'm not mistaken it's the engine speed sensor, also called crank sensor or impulse sensor. You may also want to do a throttle body cleaning.... That would be beneficial no matter what.use extreme care when doing any TB stuff, though, as it's very sensitive. I doubt you want to be forced to get a new one for ~650$. I'd also suggest getting the Bentley Manual for the car as its VERY handy! Http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadID=35463 (there's a link at the bottom to get it.... I really suggest it, as this car is very high maintenance!!!!!!!)

its a mini fuse most likely a 15 or 20 amp

I think the question is where is the bank 2 precat sensor on the 2.8 v6 passat. I have only found bank 1......????