CPS sensor failed repair

I went cheap once and my $10 part didn't get too far. If you got a generic part, take it back and get a name brand. Also, the crankshaft position sensors are to be installed with a minimum clearance to produce a strong signal to the ignition. The ones that aim at the flywheel are set to touch, then pull it back 0.030 inches clearance. Tighten fastener. Failure code is P0320. Camshaft position sensor failure code is P0340. Replace them both and rescan after a while, see how it runs. Good Luck.

I dont think I used cheap parts. Both sensors were duralast from autozone. I slid the crankshaft position sensor on the post and fastened both screws. How do i know if my sensor needs to be installed with a gap or tight up against the fly wheel? Is there a way to test my sensors atter i have them off so i can tell if its the sensor or something else? The cam sensor seems impossible to.mess up, butbis there anything special about the cranks sensor i may have missed? Thanks

The codes i had initialy were P0336 and P0341. After isstalling both sensors how could i get the same codes again?

Duralast is a good name in parts. I use them and never had a problem. Concerning the installation gap, the parts will come with instructions or there will be a spacer glued on the end of the sensor. Naturally, a part is not to be installed rubbing against a rotating flywheel. If I can find any info on this situation, I will post it.

Thanks hornet. Im going back out to take it apart again now. When I get it open I will snap a picture. Is it possible its something else or more likely i just did something wrong when installing the sensor?

After the apparently poor repair here are the codes. Basicaly the same as before the repair.

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Then the first code is just a stored version of the cranksensor code.

This is the first repair of this nature i have attempted. I have always done my own brakes, plugs etc. So im fairly handy this is just new for me.

Ok so much easier to take apart this time. Can you see anything weong by any chance?

Pic with the wire disconnected.

Sensor is out now i dont know what to do:)

I noticed a difference in the scan before the repair. Look at the green lights at the top in this pic that are red in the post repair pics.

I reviewed what you have done and can't think of anything that's wrong. I noticed this sensor is not adjustable for depth so that is set okay. The only thing to do is call the parts store and ask if you can exchange it. It's rare for a new Duralast part to be defective but I can't think of anything else. Check the wires/connector for breaks/corrosion. Maybe someone can help us out here. F_O_R is good at solving tough problems. Maybe the magnet the sensor aims at is broken/missing.

I didnt know there was a magnet the sensor points at. Let me go look. I will send a picture of it wo the sensor in place. Is it possible that its the fuel filter or pump or not with these errors?

Pic wo the sensor.

The sensor mounts on the post next to the wire harness. Do you see anything missing? I dont where anything would go.

Is it possible that the harmonic balancer is damaged? It looks good but I dont know what to check specificaly.

Fuel pump and filter problems generally do not set codes. You might be able to feel around that harmonic balancer for the magnetic spot using a steel nail. I would hope there is one. On small engines I've seen the flywheel magnet fall off when the cement/glue fails......no more spark. You might want to repost this question and see you can get some fresh responses. The most recently posted questions get the most attention. We need F_O_R to look at this. He's #1. I have to go tune up an oil furnace. I will check back later.

Thanks hornet. I will try to repost and see if F_O_R responds.

Any other input is appreciated? I will install new sensors tomorrow morning.

Im not sure if anyone is listening anymore but i put 2 new sensors in and put it back together and then started rhe care and at first it ran smooth. I slowy revd the engine up a few times and it ran smooth then after 5 minutes or so of running it started sputtering and staled then it wouldnt restart. Basicaly as soon as it got warm it stahled. This time i only got the crank shaft sensor code at least so far no cam shaft code. I have no idea waht to do now.

i am having this exact same issue today. Did you ever find a solution?

I'm sure this has been solved by now, but did you ever do the Crank Relearn? lol