I have a 1997 Toyota Rav4, and recently the "check engine" light came on. When I had a local repair shop run a diagnostic check, they came up wiht the recommendation that the crank sensor needed replacing. They tell me that it is positioned in a place very difficult to access, and therefore the charge for replacing this $135 sensor would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $800-900 (since it would require a great deal of time to access). Is this a reasonable repair bill? Is my car in danger of imploding if I don't get the sensor replaced right away?
Thanks for your assistance.
That price is a bit high, but if you can do it yoruself that will be better , you can check this link on how to replace it and if you think you can do it that will be good.
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/04/f5/65/0900823d8004f565/repairInfoPages.htm
Hope that helps...........
Does your car has stored a diagnostic trouble code?
Did they tell you what the specific code diagnosed?
As engine runs fine i dont believe that crank sensor has problem.
Check engine light primary energized by emission control sensors.
To be sure go to an authorized different repair service to hear their opinion.
Try to find a new mechanic...price is to high...
if the sensor needs replacing then it needs to be replaced...
Crank sensor is just a sensor, but definitely it needs to be replaced since it no longer work the way it should. Nevertheless, it might need reinstalling. Now, if you feel that your car still runs fine, that's ok to drive it everyday. It just a sensor problem though, not the whole machine. I believe the price is too much. Better consult for another mechanic.
Hi,
You have better to repair it.
a very useful link above,
http://www.2carpros.com/dia/how_to_scan_...
hope it helps you make up your mind!
Also,
the sensor is not just a sensor,
it is very important as it synchronizes the whole machine!
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The response I got to "get it fixed" did not answer my question about whether or not the repair estimate is considered a fair one.
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what does it mean when you say it is "just a sensor?" The car itself is running just fine, no apparent difference in the way it works. What is this sensor for? What is this warning telling me? Is it telling me that something is wrong with the car that definitely needs replacing, or could it just be a defective sensor that needs replacing?
Thank you, that is exactly what I was thinking myself, just needed validation. Appreciate the comments.
I just need to know what the labor time is for R&R crank position sensor.
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