Related: How Often Should I Replace My Accessory Drive Belt? The crankshaft position sensor, typically mounted near or on the crankshaft, tells the engine computer how fast the engine is running.

Your vehicle's crankshaft sensor can be, well, cranky. But it's also a key part you can't do without. So what makes one fail? And how do you know if it's bad?

The crankshaft position sensor is the most important of all engine management sensors, and the engine will absolutely not run without it.

Fiat Chrysler 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Recalled Over Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Published: 14 Jun 2023, 14:10 UTC • By: Mircea Panait 7 photos ...

Cars Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel face recall over stall risk Apparently, part of the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel's crank position sensor can delaminate.