OEM 2003 Buick Park Avenue Crankshaft Position Sensor

2003 Buick Park Avenue Crankshaft Position Sensor Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor on 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: Firstly, to service and repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor, insert a scan tool. Check the powertrain control module (PCM) for dtcs, and if any have occurred except p1336, refer to the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) list for the respective dtc. Chose the crankshaft position (CKP) variation learn procedure on the scan tool and look at the fuel cut-off for the engine under consideration. According to the instructions provided by the scan tool, block the drive wheels, apply the vehicle parking brake, cycle ignition - off to on, apply and hold the Brake Pedal, start and idle the engine, and turn off the a/c, also set for the vehicle transmission as park (A/T) or neutral (M/T). The scan tool will monitor ckp sensor, as well as camshaft position (CMP) sensor and engine coolant temperature (ECT) activity; in case the ect is not warm enough, then idle the engine until it heats up properly. Turn on the ckp system variation learn procedure on the scan tool and gradually increase the engine speed to the observed rpm. Release the throttle as soon as the engine decelerates in order to allow return of the engine control back to the operator, and again release the throttle at the point of fuel cut-off. "learn status will appear on the scan tool. Learned this ignition." if there is no appearance of this message and no more dtcs are recorded, inspect the engine symptoms. Envisage that if a dtc exists, refer to the dtc list for the code in question. Finally, turn off the ignition for 30 seconds after successfully completing a learn process.