Got the fault code(s) for the crank sensor and since these are known wear items and this 2012 S has never had one replaced, I thought I'd start with replacing it.
The location seems to be on the drivers side
next
to the oil filter, but there's much room to work up in there. Any tips or tricks for those who have made the change?
Kelly
Is that an "S" problem, or should I expect it on my 2012 Base?
I don’t know the idiosyncrasies of each engine iteration but crank sensors are IMO are a common item. Are they present in your base? It’s likely, if we were betting in Vegas, I would go heavy on yes. Is that something to worry bout as a failure point? I don’t think so. As for replacing one and the logistics I can’t comment because I would need to see the car first and the orientation of items around said sensor. My belief is that it should not be a very difficult job, but that is shooting from the hip without seeing it.
Yes, this is a common replacement in the
M96
, 97 and 9A1 motors regardless if this is a base or not. The cam position sensors are also common "wear" items. I know most are fairly easy to replace even with minimal skills but I found conflicting info on the cranks sensor location. Also, those things you learn after replacing them are what I am looking for feedback on.
One question (if it is in fact near the oil filter), is if removing the oil filter and loosing some oil worth the extra space?
My question (in greater detail); Is this a common 987 failure I should be expecting on a 100K mile 987, or just one to watch for since it happens on every car eventually?
Is it the kind of part that is worth replacing while doing regular (high mileage) service?
(Maybe I read too much into your original post?)
What I'm saying is you should not be surprised if it fails; this is not an uncommon failure on most vehicles. They are so cheap, it makes sense to pre-emptively replace so you are not stranded if you take road trips. Often it starts as a CEL, you clear the code and it does not happen again right away but pops up a few weeks later.
So for the larger crowd, any tips or tricks as I just got the sensor?
Not totally an answer but it is shown on PET diagram 101-005, Item 22, on the attached diagram.
Link to PET, in case you need it:
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From the service manual it looks like just a simple remove and replace. You're supposed to lightly grease the new o-ring (I'd just use engine oil TBH) and then torque the M6 Torx fastener to 7.5 ft-lb.
Epic failure! So I spent the last 2 days trying to swap this out to no avail. Went under the car and removed the oil filter to give me more room and without a lift, it's nearly impossible to get any working space. The bolt is above the sensor and cannot be seen from below.
I also tried from the top but even with a combination of extensions, trying to "jenga" my way to the bolt just wasn't happening. I read you can remove the 6 inch long section of hose but that is fairly well wedged in there with no room to wrestle it out either. Adding insult to injury, I thought let me disconnect and re-connect the connector and for the life of me, I could not get it off.
