Where is the Crankshaft Position Sensor Located on a Chevrolet Cruze?

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The crankshaft position sensor on a Chevrolet Cruze is installed on the engine's crankshaft. The crankshaft position sensor is one of the most critical sensors in the engine's electronic control system. It provides signals for ignition timing (ignition advance angle) and confirms the crankshaft's position, detecting the piston's top dead center, crankshaft rotation angle, and engine speed. Symptoms of a faulty crankshaft position sensor are as follows: 1. Mild: The car may experience a lack of power and difficulty accelerating uphill. 2. Moderate: There may be no idle, or the engine may shake severely at idle. When accelerating, the exhaust pipe may produce a popping sound, occasionally accompanied by stalling during acceleration. 3. Severe: If the deviation is too large, the engine may fail to start altogether. In some models, you may hear a knocking sound inside the engine when cranking (the sound of pistons hitting the valves).