Hyundai Repair: Crank Sensor Location?, crank sensor, hyundai accent

Question
QUESTION: On a 2000 Hyundai Accent (1.5L) where might I find the 'crank sensor' and is 'crank sensor' the same as a 'crank positioning sensor?'

ANSWER: The "crank sensor" and "crank position sensor" are indeed the same thing.  You'll be able to find the crank sensor in the side of the engine block, behind and below the exhaust manifold, near the transmission.  It's held in place by one 10mm bolt.

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QUESTION: I am still having some slight problems with this Accent on running.  Just a brief history.  2000 Hyundai Accent 1.5L, fuel pump, fuel filter, alternator, battery, and coil are all new.  The car starts normal, runs good, and after appx. 2-3 minutes quits/turns off.  After it quits, the fuel pump still works, the engine turns over normal, but there is no spark from the plugs when they are removed.  The car will restart after it sets for a while and do the same thing.  I bought a trouble reader, and it says that there is no trouble codes, but that the MIL is 'off' when in the on position.  I am trying to order a crank sensor, but having problems finding one.  Can you tell me if I am one the right track, or if I am just spinning my wheels.
ANSWER: A faulty crank sensor will cause a no spark condition.  In most cases, it will store a trouble code, though.  At this point, it's pretty much impossible for me to tell whether it'll solve your problem.  It's got a reasonable shot, though.

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QUESTION: I did find the crank sensor and removed it -- Thanks for the advise.  I will try to find a replacement.  Just in case this fails, is there anything else that you believe might be causing this problem?  Something else I might want to check before having it towed to a mechanic?

Answer
Most of the other possibilities are either expensive enough that you'll want to be sure, or they'll be difficult enough to find that you'll want a professional to do the diagnosis.  I'd recommend trying the crank sensor, and if that doesn't fix the problem, have it towed.  If it comes to that, make sure you tow it to a shop that's good with modern fuel management systems.