QuestionQUESTION: Where is the crank sensor located at on a Chrysler Sebring 2006 model with 4cylinders, and do i have to remove the motor to replace it?
ANSWER: Hi Jeff,
It is located on the back side of the engine (closest to the firewall) fairly far forward, just behind the accessory drive belts and at the lower edge of the cylinder block.
To get to it you should remove the intake air filter/cleaner box.
You may have to loosen and relocate the starter motor for better access but I can't be sure of that.
Disconnect the electrical connector (lift tab to release), it should have 3 wires:gray/black, violet/white, and black/light blue
Remove the bolt holding the sensor in place
Remove sensor. Install is the reverse
Roland
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QUESTION: Ok I have replaced the Crank sensor and the car will still not start, we placed a car chip on it and it said that the cam shaft sensor was out, so we replaced that and the car will still not start. What do you suggest now?
ANSWER: Hi Jeff,
I would erase all the codes and then try to start it, and then see what code shows up. It is important when inserting these hall effect sensors that you press the paper-covered tip against the sprocket surface and hold it there while you secure the sensor in that position. The tip has to be very close (the thickness of the paper) but not in contact with the surface.
I don't know any history about your situation so I can't give you any other suggestions.
Roland
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QUESTION: Ok we replaced the crank sensor, and it showed we needed to replace the cam shaft sensor, so we did that and the spark plugs, and it still does'nt start, so we have been told now that it may be the timing belt or chain. What do think?
Answerhi Jeff,
If the timing belt is broken that would result in the loss of signal from the cam sensor. So that is plausible. So remove the two timing belt cover fasteners on the upper area (top and forward) and you should be able to sneak a peek to observe whether the belt is still moving the cam sprockets when you crank it over.
But I still don't fully understand the history of this problem You began with the crank sensor, which is not related to whether the belt is funstioning. And you would normally expect the belt to last at least 100,000 miles but then I don't know your odometer reading.
Roland
