Or if you have skinny arms you may be able to reach in there if you remove the oil filter housing first.
Bmw e36 crankshaft sensor location.
The crankshaft position sensor is specifically responsible for determining the optimal position and speed of the crankshaft so that the car s computer can refine its functionality.
Next is the potential hard part and having small hands will be appreciated.
The crankshaft position sensor orange arrow is relatively easy to get to.
There is an o ring for the sensor so be sure to use a new one to limit the chance of having a leak.
It is below about the middle of the intake manifold.
The sensor is located just under the starter motor.
These sensors including the crankshaft position sensor inform the car s computers or control modules of what the engine needs in order to perform optimally.
The check engine light and code p0340 are often the result of a worn out or failing camshaft position sensor particularly if you start noticing a lack of po.
With the oil filter housing off you should be able to trace the wiring of the sensor back to the connector.
However like the camshaft position sensor the wire harness connection is hidden underneath the intake manifold.