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CRANKSHAFT SENSOR REPLACEMENT... CAN D.I.Y.?
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<blockquote data-quote="ehoe" data-source="post: 114767" data-attributes="member: 141"><p>I believe its a pretty straight forward thing to do, it basically plugs in to the engine wiring harness on one end and screws onto a bracket (sensor end) near the pulleys. It will be easier to have the car on a lift tho coz I think the path in which the CPS wiring runs is quite tight and behind all the pulleys, fans, etc. So reaching to remove and install the new cable will require access from top and bottom of the car. </p><p></p><p>More importantly when you secure the cable, make sure it doesn't have loose play or touching any of the pulleys or belts coz contact with those will mean the belts/pulleys will eat thru your cable!. I had this problem once before when the cable tie securing the cable came loose and the cable came in contact with the belt. Soon the belt cut half way thru the CPS cable and my engine died on me. So just make sure the cable is securely fasten and away from all moving objects. </p><p></p><p>Good luck if you decide to DIY else just send it to the mech. its a simple job should not take more than 30min or so.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ehoe, post: 114767, member: 141"] I believe its a pretty straight forward thing to do, it basically plugs in to the engine wiring harness on one end and screws onto a bracket (sensor end) near the pulleys. It will be easier to have the car on a lift tho coz I think the path in which the CPS wiring runs is quite tight and behind all the pulleys, fans, etc. So reaching to remove and install the new cable will require access from top and bottom of the car. More importantly when you secure the cable, make sure it doesn't have loose play or touching any of the pulleys or belts coz contact with those will mean the belts/pulleys will eat thru your cable!. I had this problem once before when the cable tie securing the cable came loose and the cable came in contact with the belt. Soon the belt cut half way thru the CPS cable and my engine died on me. So just make sure the cable is securely fasten and away from all moving objects. Good luck if you decide to DIY else just send it to the mech. its a simple job should not take more than 30min or so. [/QUOTE]
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