Had some trouble with my Dakota recently where every now and then, it would have trouble starting and also would not raise RPM’s above 2500 rpm. Did some research and went with the Crankshaft position sensor.
project time ~2 hours
Duralast part used for replacement SU3181 32.00 USD w/tax.
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Need a jack stand jack seals blow all the time if ur under it ur seriously hurt or dead if ur not under it u will damage brake disc and other parts
bad engineering there previous years was in back of motor just below distributar…on those it required a gap which you would do by putting tape over end which on start would shear off…most tape are avearage of .010…to …015 thick this would present gap…dont know if this would apply to these newer models
My truck is doing the exact same thing. Thanks for the information
Thanks bro, this really helped me figure out the actual location of the sensor. This is the only video I’ve seen for the “Crank shaft sensor”.
You got lucky with that air gap… hall effects air extremely sensitve to air gaps
Joel I've been driving my 01 Dakota back and forth to work with the same problem. It's only 5 miles each way but would still go into what you called "Limp Mode" every now n then. I finally stopped at AutoZone for the free diagnostic, they told me it was the crank postion sensor and I bought the part. After watching your video it took me and a buddy about 20 minutes to remove old and install new. Thank you for the help brother! Btw a mechanic friend advised to only use Chrysler brand sensors from the dealer. This was after I had purchased the Autozone part. If this goes bad again I'll get the Chrysler brand name part but so far so good.
I just needed to know WHERE it was located.
(Right around 3:40)
I got that.
Thanks!
need more like you on YouTube; thanks brother!
You can thank dodge for putting it there
thanks, very helpful!
My son's 2003 Dakota is having the same issues. The local garage suspects it's the crankcase position sensor. I guess it's a common issue with Mopars so the sensor will be changed. BTW, where's your floor jack? I wouldn't trust just a jack stand.
Mines doing the same thing. Thanks. I'm going to get a sensor tomorrow. I don't see what an evap code has to do with the crank sensor though.
I just changed mine but my light is still on
Great video, gonna change mine tomorrow. Now I don't have to pay a shop to do the labor! Thanks for uploading.
You're my hero, man. Literally just figured out I have this problem today. Thank god you decided to put this up here, because there were no other videos about it.
cant even begin to tell you how much this has helped me I was going to pass of buying a great vehicle because it needed both camshaft and crankshaft sensors newly Installed. I have one question after you placed the new sensor in how long did it take until it worked again and was able to change gears.
I'm definitely gonna try this I had to replace my radiator a month ago. Now I'm getting a P0300 code for multiple/intermittent misfire.
I think you did a great job with the video and it does help.
So, 6 mo later. still no problems as they were experienced.
thanks for this. this will help.
I have a 2005 dakota with the same problem. This video will help a ton. Thanks you.
did you have to do the crankshaft sensor relearn. my 2004 dakota 4×4 with the 4.7 just like yours hits the rev limiter at 2500 same deal you described.anyway changed the sensor and now it still don't run right and the code reader says crankshaft sensor not learned. you got any idea what the relearn procedure is on these trucks?
3 mo later. still no starting problems. all benefits remain the same.
Just because you mentioned nitpickers…. you mentioned all the safety items but I see no jack stand. If you jack seal goes out, you are squished.
1 week later and zero issues have persisted.
Furthermore,
1. No automatic shifting troubles.
2. No failures to start
3. No troubles revving past 2500 RPM
4. Gas mileage up approx 1.5 mpg.
5. HP seems to be up but I have no gauge to verify that.
Overall, well worth it.