2013 dodge avenger crankshaft position sensor location

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Need help locating the crankshaft position sensor on a 2011 Dodge Avenger 2.4 litre
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi there. The crankshaft position sensor is located at the rear of the engine block near the transmission. Unfortunately I cannot send over any pictures. If you need to have your crank sensor replaced, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to replace the crankshaft position sensor.

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Discussion Starter · #1 · 5 mo ago

Can someone please help me with finding the crankshaft Position sensor and cam shaft sensor location also.... I have a 2013 Dodge avenger se it has a 3.6

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Camshaft position sensor:
3.6L

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CAUTION

The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

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The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors are located at the rear of the cylinder head covers and are bolted to the cylinder head.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner body.
3. If removing the LH CMP sensor, first remove the upper intake manifold (2).
   

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   NOTE

   The RH CMP sensor is shown, the LH CMP sensor is similar. If removing both RH and LH CMP sensors, mark the sensors so they can be installed in their original locations.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the CMP sensor.
5. Loosen the sensor mounting bolt (2).
6. Pull the sensor and mounting bolt from the cylinder head cover.

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7. The O-ring seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.

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Crankshaft position sensor:

3.6L

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The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Push back the heatshield (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

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4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

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5. Remove the sensor mounting bolt (2).
6. Carefully twist the sensor (1) from the cylinder block.

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7. The CKP sensor O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.

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Discussion Starter · #4 · 5 mo ago

Crankshaft position sensor:

3.6L

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The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Push back the heatshield (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

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4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

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5. Remove the sensor mounting bolt (2).
6. Carefully twist the sensor (1) from the cylinder block.

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7. The CKP sensor O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.

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