Questionmy check engine light is on and when I shut off my vehicle it will not start again for at least 3 hours. I got it checked and was told I have to change the cam sensor [aka crank sensor?] where is this sensor located and how do I replace it?
AnswerCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - 3.9/5.2/5.9L ENGINES
REMOVAL
The sensor is bolted to the top of the cylinder block near the rear of right cylinder head Crankshaft Position Sensor - 3.9/5.2/5.9L Engines The sensor is accessed by removing the right front fender liner
Remove right front tire and right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner in Group 23, Body.
Disconnect crankshaft position sensor pigtail harness from main wiring harness.
Remove two sensor (recessed hex head) mounting bolts Crankshaft Position Sensor - 3.9/5.2/5.9L Engines
Remove sensor from engine.
INSTALLATION
Position crankshaft position sensor to engine.
Install mounting bolts and tighten to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.) torque.
Connect main harness electrical connector to sensor.
Install right front tire and right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner in Group 23, Body.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor on all 3.9L V-6 and 5.2/5.9L V-8 engines Camshaft Position Sensor
REMOVAL
Distributor removal is not necessary to remove camshaft position sensor
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove distributor cap from distributor (two screws)
Disconnect camshaft position sensor wiring harness from main engine wiring harness.
Remove distributor rotor from distributor shaft.
Lift the camshaft position sensor assembly from the distributor housing Camshaft Position Sensor
INSTALLATION
Install camshaft position sensor to distributor. Align sensor into notch on distributor housing.
Connect wiring harness.
Install rotor.
Install distributor cap. Tighten mounting screws.
Install air cleaner assembly.
