Where is the Crankshaft Position Sensor Located on the Buick Excelle?

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Ella
07/29/25 7:45pm
The crankshaft position sensor on the Buick Excelle is located near the crankshaft pulley. When the vehicle experiences symptoms such as lack of power, failure to start, or unstable idle, it may be due to a malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor. Below is additional information: 1. Introduction: The Buick Excelle is based on General Motors' global platform. The prototype for the Excelle was a newly developed global mid-size sedan, designed and developed primarily by GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT). 2. History: On April 21, 2003, SAIC-GM launched its new mid-size car, known as the 'mid-range Buick'—the Excelle. SAIC-GM officially entered the highly promising mid-size car market with the introduction of the 'Buick Excelle,' based on an all-new product platform.
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