Replacing the Crankshaft Position Sensor in a '96 Caravan

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Uploaded by on Jul 24, 2008

1996 Dodge Caravan, 3.0L V6.

I was getting code 11, decided to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor. It seems to have resolved my issue. Relatively easy to replace, scratched up my arms quite a bit removing the bolt though! For whatever reason, "um" was my favorite word for the day.

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  • You Are A GOD!

  • I was getting the Same Code 11...The Problem was 100% noticable because while driving and at idle the van would jump along with the rpm's so basically i couldnt drive the van at all untill i replaced and and when i took the old one out it was well worn out with no metal on the sensor at all so it needed a new sensor bad so I Replaced the sensor and all is good No engine light and no jumping what so ever!!!

  • Make sure you check the depth of the sensor. You can insert it too far ( bolt hole is adjustable) and get the magnet torn to shreds in the flywheel. You can also insert and tighten it not far enough and van won't start. It's like the magneto in a lawn mower. Just a hair off the flywheel is perfect.

  • Did you replace this because of ignition/start up issues or for another reason? I've been told I need to replace mine... sometimes it doesn't crank, but it's only after the engine starts to sputter, flutter and joke (and eventually stalls). When this happens it doesn't always want to crank.

  • @doorboydave my 97 town and country has one of "these" transmissions with 146,000 miles on the original build. just take care of it with maintenance and it lasts

  • @xxmoney91xx it's the other "end" of the PCV system.

  • I can't blame you about the main seals. The 3.0L is a decent, high-mileage engine. The only things that really need much attention are the valve guide seals, the timing belt and water pump. I did the latter two on my New Yorker and it took me an afternoon. The pump leaked and since it was open, decided to change the belt.

  • for all these kinds of parts i get alot of them at the junkyard sensor relays anything ins tead of paying high prices at the auto zone lol.never fails me even tho they r used

  • camshaft sensor is located inside the distrubutor. it is a real bitch to replace.

  • Is a Crankshaft Sensor the same as a Camshaft position Sensor? I pluged in my 1996 dodge caravan and I got the code P0340, and it said it was the Camshaft position Sensor, nothing about the crankshaft. But I can't find anything about the Camshaft. So I was wondering if its the same thing. If its not the same thing....would anyone know where the Camshaft Sensor is located? Thank You!!!!

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