Crank sensor on 2000 Sonata GLS V6

Hello,

Recently, a computer revealed that my crank sensor is not working. My
car exceeded warranty and this job costs about $300, but the part
itself costs just $85.

Does anyone with a knowledge of Hyundai engines know how difficult this
job really is? I know a mechanic in my neighborhood who would charge
less, but I doubt he has much experience with Hyundai... is changing a
crank sensor really complex or fairly simple?

THank you,

Dmitry

 

FYI: the car has 78,000 miles. It recently started getting stuck at
3,000 RPMs (Check Engine was NOT on). I took it to the dealership and
did a transmission fluid change maintenence, and a couple days later
the car is running far worse and the check engine light is on.

 

Its a very easy repair. The crank sensor is just behind the starter on your
car. Actually quite common to see the wires insulation completely gone.
You can reach the crank without taking the starter out, but I find it much
easier to remove the starter.


Jerry Lawson
ASE Certified Master Auto Technician
ASE Certified Undercar Specialist
Hyundai Platinum Technician
Mitsubishi Master Elite Technician

 

Thank you.

Does a broken crank sensor account for the problems I've been having
(i.e. slippery gear shifting, getting stuck at 3,000 RPM, check engine
light on) ?

 

I've seen a bad crank sensor cause a few different problems. Very sluggish
acceleration, no start condition, stalling.
Usually a P1372 Segment time fault code is stored with the P0335 Crank
sensor code.


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Jerry Lawson
ASE Certified Master Auto Technician
ASE Certified Advanced Level Technician
ASE Certified Undercar Specialist
Hyundai Platinum Technician
Mitsubishi Master Elite Technician