Has anyone replaced a Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor?

[hd_ryder]

Has anyone replaced the Crankshaft Position sensor on a 1996 to 2000 5.7L?

If so, what were the symptoms before the replacement of the Crankshaft Position sensor?

Did it require a Crankshaft Position Sensor Variation Learning Procedure have to be preformed as described in the Haynes Repair Manual?

Thanks for the help.

 

[lesterl]

Crank sensor has various issues, from dead to int miss. CKP relearn would need to be ran most likely if it is throwing a code or not....

 

[hd_ryder]

Can a DIY mechanic perform the Crankshaft Position Sensor Variation Learning Procedure, or will I have to take it to the stealership to get that done?

Thanks for the help.

 

[lesterl]

CKP Relearn has to be done on a scantool... sorry.... Replace it and drive it if the code dont come back... if it doesnt run as good might get the relearn done.

 

[hd_ryder]

Can the Crankshaft Position Sensor be replaced without pulling the crank pulleys?

 

[lesterl]

Yes, IIRC there is only one like 8mm bolt that holds down a bracket that holds the sensor in the timing cover.....

 

[Mayhem]

In a 99 Tahoe the sensor is behind the starter, correct?

 

[lesterl]

Read the post just above yours Mayhem.....

 

[Mayhem]

The reason I wanted to confirm or deny is that I have conflicting answers. It seems or so it seems that it been put it different places. Which is why I like old school engine problems, there a whole lot easier to fix.

 

[lesterl]

Ive never seen the CKP on a 350 vortec in a truck in any other spot..... I have a 99 block in the shop and a 98 in the truck both the same....

 

[Mayhem]

Well, I crawled my ace under the front of the truck to look and there it was, looks like a 5 min job. Just unplug, unbolt and pull out then reverse the process. Sometimes the Internet is your enemy...

 

[lesterl]

Sometimes it is your best friend tho....