Buyer Guide

Best Crankshaft Position Sensors

A failing crankshaft position sensor causes no-start, stalling, and P0335 codes. It's a critical sensor that tells the ECM when to fire spark plugs and injectors.

What to look for

  • Exact OEM replacement — crankshaft sensors are precisely calibrated to the reluctor wheel
  • Heat resistance — sensors near the crank are exposed to extreme temperatures
  • Quality brands — Denso, Standard Motor Products, Holstein are proven
  • Air gap specification — some sensors require precise spacing from the reluctor wheel

Our picks

Editor's Choice

Denso CKP Sensor

Best Overall
$30–$80
4.6/5

OEM-quality with precise calibration and heat-resistant construction

Standard Motor PC155 CKP Sensor

Best Value
$25–$65
4.3/5

Reliable aftermarket with OEM-equivalent performance

Holstein 2CRK0066 Sensor

Best Budget
$20–$50
4.2/5

Good value replacement with heat-resistant design

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Buying tips

  • Check air gap specification in service manual — incorrect gap causes timing issues
  • Clean the reluctor wheel and sensor mounting area during replacement
  • Some sensors are inside the timing cover — check accessibility before purchase
  • Verify the new sensor fixes the no-start condition before buttoning everything up

Related diagnostic codes

Related OBD-II code guides

See the codes this part commonly triggers — and what to inspect before replacing anything.

Recommended tools & parts

These recommendations appear because this issue commonly requires inspection in this system area. ratchit does not recommend replacing parts until the likely cause is confirmed.

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