My '95 Dak v6 does indeed have a crank position sensor. From what I
understand it does it exactly what it sounds like it does. The crank has
a magnet on it and the sensor will 'sense' this everytime it goes by. If
the crank position sensor goes bad, like it did on my truck, it can
really screw stuff up. It causes a rough idle from hell and the truck
will usually not run. It will not startup or stall if already running. I
paid $45.60 for one at Advanced Auto.
Chad
'95 DSCC v6 5sp
Dester223@aol.com wrote:
>
> No idea on the Crank position sensor, but turning the distributor does NOT
> help timing. I have a 97 dakota v6 auto and I did this and on a snap on
> (1,000 dollar scanner) the distributor fuel syncronization (which is the
> distributor's position) changed, but timing never changed...
> -Dester
>
> << > > They're interconnected. Don't turn the distributor...it doesn't work
> that
> > > way anymore. I haven't checked into this in depth, but I think the
> Magnum
> > > engines also use a crank position sensor...not sure though. Anyone??
> > > >>
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