Hi Scotty!
I had a p0341 on a 2011 acura tsx, so I replaced the camshaft position sensor, but the check engine light is still on. I drove it for a day and the car died and now cranks but will not start. The error code now is a p0345 crankshaft position sensor. I bought one so i can replace it, assuming that is what i need to do now. I am not sure why if you can explain that would be great, but mainly i want to know where to find it on the car. I took off the front passenger wheel because someone told me its by the crank pully but i cannot find it. Where is the crankshaft position sensor located on this vehicle? its a 4 cyl 2011 acura tsx. Thank you in advance.
Pat
If the timing chain broke wouldn't that have just cut off the engine?
Yes, the engine would not be able to run at all with a broken timing chain. Also, since that's an interference engine it would have suffered severe damage with a broken chain. However the engine might run but badly if the chain had just stretched and skipped a tooth or two.
It would be easy enough to check for a broken chain by taking off the valve cover and looking.
Is it possible the mechanic mis-diagnosed the issue?
very possible. Get a 2nd opinion. Or 3rd ...
Thank you!!
So the sensor replacement did not work. I took my car to a mechanic. His diagnosis was that the timing chain broke. What doesn't add up is that the engine was running and in drive when I stopped to make a turn. I hit the gas to accelerate, but nothing happened, the car didnt move, it didnt rev the engine, i heard no noise...nothing at all....so I shut it off, and when i tried to start it again it would not start. If the timing chain broke wouldn't that have just cut off the engine? wouldn't I have heard something? It doesn't make sense to me. I was hoping to get some additional guidance. Is it possible the mechanic mis-diagnosed the issue? If so, what else could it be if he did?
