Are crankshaft sensor and crankshaft pulse sensor the same thing?

Yes. "Crankshaft Sensor" and "Crankshaft pulse sensor" refer to the same car part. Other common names include Crankshaft pulse sensor, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crank Sensor. The part is the same regardless of which name is used.

How do I check if Crankshaft Sensor parts fit my car?

Use your vehicle details (make, model, engine) to confirm fitment before ordering Crankshaft Sensor parts. Matching the exact engine/variant helps you choose the correct part first time.

OEM vs aftermarket Crankshaft Sensor parts: what's the difference?

OEM parts match the original equipment specification, while aftermarket parts are compatible alternatives from trusted manufacturers. Compare brand options and OE references to reduce return risk.

How can I find the OE/OEM number for Crankshaft Sensor parts?

Check the part removed from your vehicle, your service history, or the manufacturer documentation for OE/OEM reference numbers. Matching those numbers is one of the fastest ways to narrow down compatible Crankshaft Sensor parts.

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Crankshaft Sensor buying guide — what to know before you buy

The crankshaft position sensor (CKP sensor) monitors the rotational position and speed of the crankshaft and feeds this data to the engine ECU every millisecond, allowing precisely timed fuel injection and ignition events. A failed crankshaft sensor will typically prevent the engine from starting at all, or cause it to stall unpredictably while running.

How the crankshaft sensor works

The sensor reads a trigger wheel or reluctor ring on the crankshaft — a toothed disc with a deliberate gap that identifies the crankshaft's reference position (top dead centre). The sensor generates a digital signal each time a tooth passes, giving the ECU precise speed and position data. This signal is used to time injection pulses, ignition advance, and — in conjunction with the camshaft position sensor — to identify which cylinder is on its power stroke.

Most modern crankshaft sensors are Hall-effect types powered by the vehicle's electrical system. Older vehicles used variable-reluctance (inductive) sensors that generate their own AC voltage as the trigger wheel moves past.

Symptoms of failure

Intermittent stalling at speed or when the engine is hot, followed by restarting after a cool-down period, is the classic signature of a heat-sensitive crankshaft sensor. Engine management light with a P0335 or P0336 fault code (crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction) confirms the diagnosis. In complete failure the engine will not start — the ECU receives no speed signal and will not enable injection or ignition.

Hard starting when hot, misfires, and rough running are also associated with a marginal CKP sensor. Because the symptom appears intermittently in early failure, it can be easy to misdiagnose — a diagnostic scan and waveform test on the sensor output gives a definitive result.

Engine will not start (no crank signal)
Intermittent stalling, especially when hot
Engine management light with P0335/P0336 code
Misfires and rough running
Hard hot start

Replacement

Crankshaft sensor replacement is usually straightforward — one or two bolts and a wiring connector. The critical step is correct positioning: the air gap between the sensor tip and the trigger wheel must match the specification in the workshop manual (typically 0.5–1.5 mm). After replacement, clear stored fault codes and confirm the code does not return. Use the registration lookup to find the correct sensor for your engine.