How To Replace The Cam And Crank Sensors On A 2002-2006 Nissan Altima

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Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the cam and crank sensors on a 2002-2006 Nissan Altima with a 2.5 L engine.
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@nicholkid 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Glad it's so simple. Just got a used altima with a bad sensor. Happy it's a doable diy job. And that paper trick is genius!

@gedym5443 6 жыл бұрын

Apparently the off-brand sensors are a tad longer than original ones or the new bought from Nissan. This, according to many people, destroys off brand sensors and that’s why you have to keep replacing them. On Nissan forums there are people claiming that off brand sensors burned the wire harness because engine hitting them inside the block, which causes a short circuit. I bit the bullet and bought both sensors from dealership - only 150 for a pair. I think it is worth it because it sucked to replace them, especially the bottom back one. Nice video, thank you for your time. My wife’s 2006 Altima is back on the road.

@HowtoAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

Gedy m I’m glad you like the video. I had not heard about the aftermarket sensors causing problems. Thank you for the tip 👍🏻

@joeykoon9581 2 жыл бұрын

Man o man. simple would not be my description of the crankshaft sensor. It is somewhat a challenge for a novice like me. your video really helped. getting it to seat was a job in and of itself. THANKS AGAIN FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS.....

@damiansisemore5090 5 ай бұрын

LMAO I feel this. I'm watching this video because I just replaced one in my jeep now I'm replacing in Altima. In jeep took 3.5 hours to get 3 bolts off the heat shield and 1 bolt of crankshaft took all of 25 minutes to screw all 4 back in. Worried this gonna be an issue with the Altima. But since I've done this before it should be simple

@charlesgraham357 3 жыл бұрын

I loved how u called the breather tube a snorkel got a country boy here

@MrAzul73 2 жыл бұрын

Good trick to use paper to hold the screw thanks it helped me a lot 👍

@HowtoAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

@derick9154 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect fucking perfect. Excuse my language. This is the best and should be official

@JP-lt2fs 7 жыл бұрын

Worked on my altima many times, but this was one of the hardest things I had to do replace the crankshaft, I cants see a dam thing and hard to take off... but got it done after a couple of hours

@HowtoAutomotive 7 жыл бұрын

joel pena glad you got it. This is a tough one. Thank you for watching!

@jvazquez7160 5 жыл бұрын

Try to do it on a maxima you will have to take off the whole intake manifold

@ashkiler 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 4th generation 4 cylinder Altima (2009). Do you know if the location of the crankshaft position sensor in that car is different?

@americanoutdoordad2881 6 жыл бұрын

@HowtoAutomotive, I found a way to illuminate the Crankshaft sensor. You need some high lumens (300+), but it definitely works well.

@CMounsieur 2 жыл бұрын

.... explain it Pls

@MAC-ef2es 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. IT's very helpful. crankshaft sensor is a b**ch to change. Hardest part for me was to put the screw back in. alignment and mirror trick is the only thing that will do it. And make sure you have long arms!!!!

@lewdogg92570 5 жыл бұрын

hello the code that cam e up on my 2006 nissan altima was the P0011 Descriptin: a camshaft postition timing over- advanced or system performance bank 1. Possible causes-- 1. valve timing problem. 2. engine mechanical problem. 3. fault cmp actvator. the car when parked will not rev passed 2000 rpm but starts first try and when driving will kinda of jerk when hitting gas. Please help use car for work. i was very low on oil not sure if an oil change will help this plan on working on it this weekend.

@sbond1963 3 жыл бұрын

What if I can't perform the relearn of a p0507. Would one of these sensors possibly contribute to the problem

@user-vb5ue5gq8k 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir

@HowtoAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@alangrossman8452 2 жыл бұрын

When you have the plastic engine cover off, it's possible to look down thru the manifold and see crank sensor, and what you are doing. It's not immediately obvious, but just look thru every opening, you'll find the view.

@dcdoan7638 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's hard to see but once you get the right angle/view you can't unsee it. I just changed mine the ther day after watching this and other videos but still no luck so Changing the cam sensor now ::shrugs::

@judi93955 Жыл бұрын

@ dc doan did you try replacing fuel pump?

@itsjustashley6006 6 жыл бұрын

the camshaft sensors looks different. Does it matter?

@alexwu3350 6 жыл бұрын

great video sir. but the inner threads for my crankshaft sensor are striped, so the sensor can't be tighten up using a bolt. could you give me some advices

@HowtoAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Wu I would recommend trying to use a re-threader or tap and fix the threads.

@WakeUniversity 6 жыл бұрын

use a slightly bigger bolt

@dominiquedawson7850 3 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU

@HowtoAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@jvazquez7160 5 жыл бұрын

I just have a p 0340 sometimes car wont start would this will fix the car?

@juanitaruiz7842 6 жыл бұрын

After replacing the crank sensor and the cam sensor how do clear the codes. And do you need to clear them for the car to start

@MaheshKumar-nj9kc 5 жыл бұрын

@matthewplacencia609 7 жыл бұрын

what eles should I test? my 05 Altima is a crank no start starter good battery good fuses good alternator good wireing good.

@HowtoAutomotive 7 жыл бұрын

Matthew Placencia so you need to determine if he has fuel. So your chest feel pressure and you also need to test if the injectors have pulse. If the injectors are not working I would suspect a crank sensor. And last you would need to determine if it has good compression.

@mejoresmomentos7279 7 жыл бұрын

ignicion coils ,spart plugs ,crankshaft and camshaft sensor ,fuel filter ,fuel relay and fuel pump...

@HowtoAutomotive 7 жыл бұрын

Matthew Placencia you need to know if it's missing spark or fuel and then go from there. So if you have no fuel such as a bad fuel pump or bad injectors the car won't start. Or if it has no spark such a bad ignition coil's or cam sensor sensor crank sensor. These are all the possible causes.

@firstandlast5324 6 жыл бұрын

Fuel pump???????

@luiscortez8100 5 жыл бұрын

Pcm

@hardog22 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for a 2010?

@mitchellgardner2193 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 2002 nissan altima 3.5l? Thanks

@HowtoAutomotive 7 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Gardner it's going to be near the oil pan and where the transmission meet the engine block from underneath.

@mitchellgardner2193 7 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive Awesome, thanks man i appreciate it. ☺

@jamesfaragoza5782 5 жыл бұрын

On my code it just said cam sensor. Do I need to replace both?

@HowtoAutomotive 5 жыл бұрын

James Faragoza there’s a technical service bulletin recommending that both be replace.

@randy80ism 4 жыл бұрын

What brand of sensors would you recommend if I purchase off of Amazon?

@jaimerincon9140 4 жыл бұрын

ANDY RIVERA get it from the dealer the ones from autozone and amazon go bad after a few months even though they are cheaper on amazon eventually they will go out

@davidgoodrich1258 4 жыл бұрын

Oem. Expensive but definitely go oem

@xxviper08sniperxx 2 жыл бұрын

Are they both the same sensor?

@ANDthe3 2 жыл бұрын

@@xxviper08sniperxx yes. same part number

@SeanOMatic 2 жыл бұрын

HITACHI CPS0003 is the OE part number. You can save a bit by buying this instead of the dealer part, which is the EXACT SAME THING made by Hitachi. If you can find the OE PN of many dealer items, you can find them for cheaper often.

@Allthingznisha 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2.5L Sentra SE-R.. can you tell me where would the camshaft be ? I already had to replace the crankshaft but the cam is on the other side but idk where

@Allthingznisha 6 жыл бұрын

It’s a 2003

@mishondreadeashawn5214 5 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it fixed

@Artrail1000 4 жыл бұрын

My Altima read a code for camshaft sensor I bought one and it still didn't fix the problem car still not starting. I also bought a crankshaft sensor brand new as well.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын

J Cameron I believe on this model there are two cam sensors. So you may have to replace the wrong one. Also is the wiring going to any other sensors is damaged it will send the same codes and get the same symptoms

@Artrail1000 4 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive I have an 2006 model 2.5l with an 05 Nissan Altima engine in it ion think it should be that much of a difference sensor wise bc of the year.

@Texaca Жыл бұрын

... I tried changing this Crankshaft/Crank position sensor for a 2003 Nissan Altima, with a 2.5L I4 engine. Not only could I not do it, but it looks like it's impossible to do while the engine is in the car. And I have small hands, and I laid on top of the engine, while attempting to do this job. First, I found that the sensors connector, appears to be locked in place with a Cotter pin. Yes you heard right, a Cotter Pin. All the videos that I've seen, None of them mention a cotter pin. Secondly, you can't Remove the damn connector off the sensor. And if you can't Remove the connector off the sensor, you CAN NOT unbolt the sensor from the engine. You literally can not fit a socket on to the bolt which is securing the sensor to the engine, because the Connector is Physically in the way of the bolt. I'm not sure how people are doing this, I think Nissan changed the connector or something. 🤔 Or people on KZfaq are leaving out a step or a procedure from their videos.

@KHill12 6 жыл бұрын

Was this on a automatic or manual

@HowtoAutomotive 6 жыл бұрын

Kalvin Hill it was an automatic.

@musatunkara7028 3 жыл бұрын

I have replace booth the cam and crankshaft sensors on my Nissan Altima 2002 but the car still won’t start and there is no code showing. What els can I do ?

@blackdynamite6055 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh I've been reading everywhere that we have to "relearn" the sensor with some device.

@andremixon8273 3 жыл бұрын

Wym I'm going through this now car just stop plus I been smelling a wire smell

@blackdynamite6055 3 жыл бұрын

@@andremixon8273 what are all your problems? I just changed my coils and spark plugs and now my car runs great.

@andremixon8273 3 жыл бұрын

Won't start it cut off on me omw home from work the engine light was on and it said I had cancer position sensor problem error code P0340 and P1273 cylinder no.3 high to low side open

@alvantelaidlaw3176 2 жыл бұрын

Can a 06 sensor work with an 08??

@SeanOMatic 2 жыл бұрын

No, they need different PN's. For the 08 2.5L you want Nissan PN# 23731JA00A (Denso 1964003 is the OEM PN if you want to buy an OEM part and save money vs. dealer cost)

@adnerflores2827 2 жыл бұрын

the cam and crank sensor is the same sensor ???

@ANDthe3 2 жыл бұрын

They are both the same part number.

@jeffreymaynard2009 Жыл бұрын

Is sensorecthecsame as 1.8 motor?

@jeffreymaynard2009 Жыл бұрын

Motor knocks like dimming chain how do ad just tensioner?

@jeffreymaynard2009 Жыл бұрын

I put rod bearing in New!

@jeffreymaynard2009 Жыл бұрын

It's a 2002 Nissan sentra 1.8 motor

@patg1869 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be easier to go at it from the bottom?

@HowtoAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын

Pat G The crank yes but not the cam

@mazolaves Жыл бұрын

I ordered in Amazon,. but they send me three,

@HowtoAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Not sure why they would do that.

@pimpshouse1 7 жыл бұрын

Is that Bank 1 cam sensor or Bank 2?

@jaimerincon9140 4 жыл бұрын

Weaver World there’s only one on that car the crank is behind the engine block and the cam is right next to the side of the head

@osielcarizales3479 5 жыл бұрын

pulled the bolt out the crank sensor pulled the damn wires out smh

@rickjeffjeff 4 жыл бұрын

No problem.Go to a wrecking yard and cut one off and splice it in.

@jeffreymaynard2009 Жыл бұрын

It's 1.8 Nissan sentra

@traderz3399 Жыл бұрын

If you don’t have a dental mirror just use your front facing camera on your phone

@HowtoAutomotive Жыл бұрын

That’s a great technique I use it all the time

@chantyochoa4251 7 жыл бұрын

my car was running and all of a sudden it wouldn't start anymore what can I do to make it start?

@HowtoAutomotive 7 жыл бұрын

Chanty Ochoa this is a tough one there is a Lot of reasons why it may not be starting. Could be a bad fuel pump bad crank sensor so many reasons. I would start by trying to pull codes.

@andremixon8273 3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive I'm having the same problem but the code is saying cam sensual position