QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 V-8 truck, that recently started shutting down while I am driving, when I wait about 10 minutes it starts back up. Was told by a friend that it may be the crankshaft position sensor, I don't get any error codes. I am trying to find a picture of where that sensor is located, I have a manual but very poor pictures. Is the sensor towards the back of the truck? Or by the engine? Thank you for any help!
ANSWER: The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor
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QUESTION: Sir, crankshaft sensor not the camshaft sensor, thanks!
AnswerCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L ENGINES
REMOVAL
The sensor is bolted to the top of the cylinder block near the rear of right cylinder head Crankshaft Position Sensor
1.Remove the air cleaner intake tube.
2.Disconnect crankshaft position sensor pigtail harness from main wiring harness.
3.Remove two sensor (recessed hex head) mounting bolts Crankshaft Position Sensor
4.Remove sensor from engine.
INSTALLATION
1.Position crankshaft position sensor to engine.
2.Install mounting bolts and tighten to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.) torque.
3.Connect main harness electrical connector to sensor.
4.Install air cleaner tube.
