How does the crank position sensor work on a Nissan Altima?
The Nissan Altimautilizes a crankshaft position sensor in order to regulate the engine timing. This sensor uses a reluctor to gauge the position of the crank. When the Altima’s ECM determines that there is an issue with the signal coming from this sensor, it’ll throw the P0335trouble code.
Can a crank and cam sensor be replaced?
I replaced both the cam and crank sensor and car still will not start but if I unplug the crank sensor it starts up and runs like crap. I can not figure out what to do next. My car has 91000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. You should check to see if your vehicle has jumped timing.
What does trouble code p0335 mean on Altima?
When the Altima’s ECM determines that there is an issue with the signal coming from this sensor, it’ll throw the P0335 trouble code. Depending on the model year and engine of any vehicle the job of the crankshaft sensor is going to change.It’s either going to provide info to the ECM to keep the vehicle from misfiring.
Why does my Nissan Altima have an oil leak?
On a holiday weekend we discovered that the 2.5L inline 4 cylinder engine in the L31 generation 2002 Nissan Altima was leaking oil. Upon inspection of the motor, my brother pinpointed the source of the oil leak to be the crankshaft position sensor.
When to replace the camshaft sensor on a Nissan Altima?
Pictures & instructions on how to replace the crankshaft position sensor & camshaft sensor in a L31 2002 to 2006 Nissan Altima. This guide covers the replacement of both the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors since they are both identical.
On a holiday weekend we discovered that the 2.5L inline 4 cylinder engine in the L31 generation 2002 Nissan Altima was leaking oil. Upon inspection of the motor, my brother pinpointed the source of the oil leak to be the crankshaft position sensor.
What kind of engine does a Nissan Altima have?
Owners of other 3rd generation 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 Altima sedans should find these DIY instructions to be helpful.