{"id":87532,"date":"2023-07-17T15:21:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T22:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=87532"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:33:22","slug":"will-disconnecting-the-battery-reset-your-crankshaft-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/will-disconnecting-the-battery-reset-your-crankshaft-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Disconnecting the Battery Reset Your Crankshaft Sensor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column87532_8e3d66-eb inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-b7ee5b  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-60d535\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading87532_85a12c-99\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professionals reset the crankshaft position sensor with a scanner, but you can perform a reset yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The crankshaft position sensor provides the powertrain control module (PCM) with input on the crankshaft&rsquo;s position and measures the rotation speed of the crankshaft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It varies between vehicles, but disconnecting the car battery from your vehicle often won&rsquo;t reset the crankshaft position sensor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crank learning information helps the PCM detect misfires, so it&rsquo;s crucial for the crankshaft position sensor to relearn your vehicle&rsquo;s snapshot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can reset the crankshaft position sensor by driving around at a steady speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, resetting your crankshaft sensor requires the help of a handy tool called a scanner. This is what&rsquo;s used by professionals to reset your sensor at the auto repair shop. Fortunately, there is a way to reset the crankshaft sensor on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about crankshaft sensors, what they do, why it&rsquo;s dangerous to stop one from resetting, and how you can make your crankshaft sensor relearn your vehicle without a scanner, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Crankshaft Position Sensor Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crankshaft position sensor (CKP) provides the ECM\/PCM with input on the precise position of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft\">crankshaft<\/a> (note the missing tooth in the analog pattern and the spaces in the digital pattern), and measuring the rotation speed of the crankshaft. This information is used for injector pulse timing and ignition timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you listen to an injector with a mechanic&rsquo;s stethoscope when the engine is idling, and then have someone slightly increase the engine speed, you&rsquo;ll hear the cadence of the injectors increase along with the speed of the engine. This is because the crankshaft sensor signal frequency increases with engine speed and the injector pulses correlate directly with the input.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column87532_1bd7b1-a1 > 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kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image87532_71249a-4e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image87532_71249a-4e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image87532_71249a-4e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image87532_71249a-4e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image87532_71249a-4e figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image87532_71249a-4e .image-is-svg, .kb-image87532_71249a-4e .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image87532_71249a-4e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image87532_71249a-4e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column87532_05ddd5-77 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n           The pulse width of the injectors (how long the injector is open on each pulse) is calculated based on load, temperature, etc. and all this happens very rapidly because it has to.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0008-code-engine-position-system-performance-bank-1\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9\"><style> .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9:active, .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u52b90fa39ce1dfde2cd37cc51d9883b9:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0008 Code: Engine Position System Performance Bank 1<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/toyota-and-dodge-ckp-signals-1024x332.jpg\" alt=\"toyota and dodge ckp signals\" class=\"wp-image-90654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/toyota-and-dodge-ckp-signals-1024x332.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/toyota-and-dodge-ckp-signals-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/toyota-and-dodge-ckp-signals-768x249.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/toyota-and-dodge-ckp-signals-150x49.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/toyota-and-dodge-ckp-signals.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crank sensor signals on a 2002 Toyota Camry and 2003 Dodge. There are analog crank sensors like the one on the left, and digital crank sensors like the pattern on the right. The CKP provides the ECM\/PCM with input on the precise position of the crankshaft (note the missing tooth in the analog pattern and the spaces in the digital pattern). | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Disconnecting the Car Battery Reset Your Crankshaft Sensor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disconnecting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car battery\">car battery<\/a> from your vehicle does not reset your crankshaft position sensor (although this can still depend on the vehicle). Your engine control module will reset all of its code, but this is not the same as resetting and relearning a crankshaft sensor.<\/strong> If your crankshaft sensor is completely broken, then no amount of resetting will fix it. Your best option is to replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is It Important For A Crankshaft Position Sensor to Relearn Your Vehicle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;Crank learn&rdquo; information helps the ECM\/PCM detect misfires, which is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crank sensor is the basic input the ECM\/PCM uses for ignition timing and fuel injection. If there&rsquo;s no crank sensor input, there&rsquo;ll be no ignition and no fuel injection. This means the vehicle won&rsquo;t even start. &ldquo;Crank relearn&rdquo; is only necessary on OBD2 vehicles (vehicles newer than 1996 model) with few exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The crank sensor is the basic input the ECM\/PCM uses for ignition timing and fuel injection. If there&rsquo;s no crank sensor input, there&rsquo;ll be no ignition and no fuel injection. This means the vehicle won&rsquo;t even start. &ldquo;Crank relearn&rdquo; is only necessary on OBD2 vehicles (vehicles newer than 1996 model) with few exceptions.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of clearing the old crankshaft relearn snapshot and enabling the PCM to create a new one, keep in mind that every OEM PCM handles crank relearn a different way. GM even factors in bumpy road surfaces on the fly when using the crank learning comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECM\/ PCM&rsquo;s algorithms are programmed to store and update the crank relearn even if it has been cleared because federal OBD2 regulations require misfire monitoring. The engine controller (ECM\/PCM) can&rsquo;t monitor misfires without the baseline snapshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0306-code-cylinder-6-misfire-detected\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48\"><style> .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48:active, .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u5c6bb6e25920efa9c038c6c28ceade48:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0306 Code: Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more technical information about crank relearn, read out discussion about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0300-code-random-or-multiple-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#An_In-Depth_Look_at_Cylinder_Misfires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cylinder misfires\">cylinder misfires<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column87532_55b424-d6 > 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class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            If crank learning isn&rsquo;t done, you probably won&rsquo;t even know it anyway, and it&rsquo;s not a problem. The engine will still run just fine.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Test Your Crankshaft Position Sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spin the engine over and you have fuel injection or ignition spark, you know the crank position sensor is working. However, If you&rsquo;re checking because of a no-start condition once you find out you have injector operation and spark, it&rsquo;s best to consider looking for the problem somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reset a Crankshaft Position Sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrying out a crankshaft position reset is a process that&rsquo;s best done by a professional at an auto repair shop with a scanner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re curious as to how mechanics can reset your vehicle&rsquo;s crankshaft sensor with the help of a scanner, here&rsquo;s what the process may entail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mechanic connects the scanner to your vehicle and turns on the ignition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the necessary information for your vehicle will be inputted into the scanner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will select the Diagnose button, then Control Unit, then Powertrain, and finally select the button that reads ECM or engine control module to run it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Special function will be selected and run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cam Crank Relearn function will be selected and run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After using the scanner, the vehicle&rsquo;s engine will be restarted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mechanic will optimize your vehicle&rsquo;s temperature so the crankshaft sensor can reset itself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who&rsquo;d rather learn how to reset a crankshaft position sensor yourself, it is possible to do it without a scanner. You just need to drive around at a steady speed if you want to reset your crankshaft sensor and let it relearn your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable all the accessories in your vehicle and clear all the trouble codes from the code reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm that the coolant and air temperature sensors display the same or similar temperatures (within 5 degrees Celsius of one another).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the engine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park your vehicle or shift it to neutral and remain still for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shift your car to part throttle and accelerate to 55mph.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive around and maintain a speed of 55mph for 10 minutes to let your engine reach its operating temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive around at 55mph for 5 more minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decelerate and drive at a speed of 45mph for 25 seconds but do not use the brakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed up to 55mph and drive for 15 seconds while maintaining the same speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat steps 8 and 9 three more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop your vehicle, but do not leave it in neutral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let your vehicle idle for two minutes to allow your camshaft sensor to relearn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that resetting a crankshaft position sensor without a scanner takes a lot more time and it&rsquo;s the furthest thing from convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacing Your Vehicle&rsquo;s Crankshaft Position Sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&rsquo;s time to replace a faulty or malfunctioning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft position sensor\">crankshaft position sensor<\/a>, it shouldn&rsquo;t be too difficult to find a high-quality yet affordable replacement with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You don&rsquo;t even have to leave your home to get your hands on a new sensor. Just hop on to our website and use our built-in vehicle selector to narrow down your selection to compatible parts for your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our sensors are sourced from some of the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. We also have a team of experts that carefully vets products to ensure they meet our standards for quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need parts for urgent repairs? Our warehouses are strategically located all over the US to ensure that customers get their orders in as fast as two business days. Shop and order the parts you need today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shop-project\">\n\n    <h2>Shop this Project<\/h2>\n\n    <ul class=\"shop-project-list\">\n        \n        <li>\n            <div class=\"shop-project-item\">\n                <div class=\"stp-image-url\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/replacement\/reph311818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/reph311818_1\" alt=\"Replacement &ndash; Crankshaft Position Sensor\" \/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/reph311818_1\" alt=\"Replacement &ndash; Crankshaft Position Sensor\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"stp-desc\">\n                                            <p class=\"stp-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/replacement\/reph311818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement &ndash; 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