I just bought a 2005 V6 and the CEL is on. Code shows the problem is with the Crankshaft Position Sensor. I ordered a replacement from RockAuto but haven't had a chance to so much as look at where this thing goes yet. Anyone ever had to replace theirs? How difficult is it? Thanks in advance.
Replacing crank position sensor on a 2005 V6 - how difficult?
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4thgenfinatic
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One would hope the crank sensor would be on the outside, but who knows. Did ya check the service manual?
I didn't. The truck did not come with a service manual, and all of the resources I've looked at online don't work.
Thanks! Definitely helps. Also not super easy to get to apparently.
Forgot which code it is. A friend is working on it now though and apparently it's for the camshaft solenoid...which apparently can be set off by low oil?
Get the specific codes and I can point you to some testing to pinpoint it.
Cam solenoid codes will be electrical faults...cam position codes and cam/crank correlation codes are because the cam timing is not as commanded by the ECM. Could be anything from a jumped chain, sludge clogging up the VVTi passages/solenoids/actuators/screens. Oil would have to be pretty low...you'd hear a bunch of racket from the chain tensioners not pressurizing most likely.
Cam solenoid codes will be electrical faults...cam position codes and cam/crank correlation codes are because the cam timing is not as commanded by the ECM. Could be anything from a jumped chain, sludge clogging up the VVTi passages/solenoids/actuators/screens. Oil would have to be pretty low...you'd hear a bunch of racket from the chain tensioners not pressurizing most likely.
ridgehunter
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All coded up !
I have a similar problem2008 Gen.4 4runner V6 275K miles recently the check eng and vsc lights came on.
CODES: P0335, P0340, P0016, P0012, P0011.
It starts and runs but not as strong as usual. Any thoughts?
I have a similar problem2008 Gen.4 4runner V6 275K miles recently the check eng and vsc lights came on.
CODES: P0335, P0340, P0016, P0012, P0011.
It starts and runs but not as strong as usual. Any thoughts?
LawnchairDave
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I’ve got a P0335 code throwing in my 4th gen, it’s an 08 T4R SR5 V6 4WD with 151k. I had my battery and alternator tested to make sure it wasn’t low voltage throwing the code. Changed my alternator and code was still there, moved on to swapping the Crankshaft Position Sensor itself and not even 10 miles down the road the lights came back on and it’s throwing the same code. Any ideas?
DBR4runner
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Looks very easy. However, I would try cleaning the electrical contacts and the sensor and reluctor wheel first. I've seen crud get on these and cause problems with the sensor. A quick squirt of cleaner and compressed air fixes the problem.
AuSeeker
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I just did a quick web search on this which took me 30 seconds, you could of easily done the same, if you can't do a simple web search you may have issues doing the replacement of parts on your T4R, here's the link to the search, there's a few videos shown on the first page, maybe more but I only briefly checked the search results.
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