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Crankshaft Sensor Harness

Old Aug 11, 2016 | 11:28 PM
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Hi All,

I've recieved code P0320 a couple times now so decided to replace my crankshaft position sensor. I installed an aftermarket sensor from O reily's.

The Job was fairly easy except for installing the harness on new sensor, it will not "click" in no matter how much I try to force it. I compared the OEM to the one I installed and they are the same. Inspected the harness for damage perhaps during removal but checks out ok. It does fit snug and I have test drove the truck for a short distance but I"m concerned with the long haul. I first thought electrical tape but that would not last very long.

Any ideas to secure these?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 06:36 AM
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Use RTV to hold it in
 
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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Charvet7
Hi All,

I've recieved code P0320 a couple times now so decided to replace my crankshaft position sensor. I installed an aftermarket sensor from O reily's.

The Job was fairly easy except for installing the harness on new sensor, it will not "click" in no matter how much I try to force it. I compared the OEM to the one I installed and they are the same. Inspected the harness for damage perhaps during removal but checks out ok. It does fit snug and I have test drove the truck for a short distance but I"m concerned with the long haul. I first thought electrical tape but that would not last very long.

Any ideas to secure these?
I used a black wire tie which held up good on a different sensor that lost it's locking feature. Last I checked it's still good after 60K miles.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 01:27 AM
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Thanks, The RTV seemed to do the trick. It withstands the high temps in the location and keeps it secured.
 
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