Where is the crankshaft sensor on a 2001 frontier 4 wheel drive 3.3 engine?

Here's a link to your sensor,just enlarge picture to see. Repair Guides Component Locations 3 3l vg33er V6 Engine AutoZone com Here's what the sensor look's like. http://www.autozone.com/engine-management/crankshaft-position-sensor/duralast-crankshaft-position-sensor/nissan-datsun/frontier-pickup-2wd/2003/6-cylinders-3-3l-sfi-sc/229562_726118_0

Hi Tammy, does you vehicle have any lights lit on the Dash, check engine light etc... You need to see if you have battery + voltage at the coils , an to see if the PCM is turning them on an off ! PCM - is the engine control module . An see if there is an input signal from the crankshaft position sensor . It would also be good to hook-up a scan tool to see if it can communicate with the PCM . Mite have a shorted 5volt reference circuit . Do you have 2.4 L 4 cylinder or 3.0L V-6 ? IF you have the 2.4 L 4 cylinder you need to Check for B+ on the Black/White wire at pin 4 in the connector at the ignition failure sensor with the key on. Jumper the Black/White wire at pin 4 to the wire at pin 3 at the ignition failure sensor connector. If spark is present now, replace the ignition failure sensor. Unplug the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector. Check for 5 volts on the Green/Red wire. Reconnect the CKP sensor connector. Check the Black wire for a good ground. Check for B+ on the Red wire. If the Green/Red wire goes higher when connected to the sensor and cranking the engine, the CKP sensor is faulty. Let me know if you have questions, thanks.

Check the crankshaft sensor.

still could have a fault in crank sensor wiring ,,, you need to plug in diagnostic tool when it wont start and see if you have a engine revs reading ,,, also check if fuel is getting to the engine ,,,, that car also has immobiliser so try spare key to see if problem goes away ,,,,,, wont get codes on that age group unless problem happens when driveing

Here's a link to where your Crankshaft position sensor is. GET 25 GIFT CARD FOR EVERY 100 SPENT ON ONLINE SHIP TO HOME ORDERS ,yes,the camshaft sensor is in the distributor.Also check this video out. 2000 Nissan frontier 3 3L V6 no crank no start possible lo

At top rear of engine, on transmisson housing

It should be down near the crankshaft pulley. Remove the the right front wheel and the splash shield, it should be there next to the pulley.

on the engine block by the pulley:


It is the plug-looking part with the wires.

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is a variable reluctance sensor that uses a trigger wheel to induce voltage. The CKP sensor is a fixed magnetic sensor mounted to the engine block and monitors the trigger or "pulse" wheel which is attached to the crank pulley/damper.

Check to see if getting fire from coil or plugs. If not, your problem is most likely the Crankshaft Position Sensor.

$18 - $21 dollars. CPS is on left side of where transmission buckles to fly wheel, near top edge. One bolt and plugs in. (2 wires in plug)

Drive shaft to 4-wheel gear box might be in your way. No prob. 4 small bols and lower front end of drive shaft.

About a 45 - 60 minute job for shadetree mechanics, like myself, and 2 coffee breaks.

Prior syptoms of sensor going bad is engine rumbling real bad when coming to a stop, and sometimes dies but will start.

Hope this it.

Next time it wont start, check for sparks. Might be a bad crankshaft position sensor.
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