Crankshaft sensor replacement? is this vehicle equipped with one? if so how do you replace it?

Yes, the 1995 Geo Metro is equipped with a crankshaft position sensor. If you're in need of a replacement, you can find the Crankshaft Position Sensor product for your vehicle at Advance Auto Parts. They offer a variety of options, and the prices start from as little as $85.31. The sensor is located on the backside of the engine under the intake manifold, approximately in the center of the block. To replace it, unplug the sensor, remove the 10mm bolt, and gently spin it back and forth while pulling it out. Autozone may offer alternatives.

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2 Recallsfor 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA

• Summary. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
• Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. ...
• Notes.

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2005 Nissan Altima Recalls ' Cars.com

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CERTAIN TYC HALOGEN TYPE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/N 20-6644-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA ...

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SUMMARY. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A ...

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Sep. 22, 2020 - Most Recent 2005 Nissan Altima Recall On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. 2005 Nissan Altima Reviews and Owner Comments - RepairPal
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Nissan Recall 07V527000: Overheating of Crankshaft Position ...
Dec. 31, 2007
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2005 Nissan Altima Recalls & Safety Notices ' Kelley Blue Book

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Almost 350,000 Nissan Altima vehicles made between 2015-2017 were recalled dealing with an improper rear door latch. Lowering a rear window could ...

Which one ? your vehicle has two !
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (7X)
Lower rear of the engine block, below the exhaust manifold
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (24X)
Right side of engine, at the end of the crankshaft, behind the harmonic balancer
24x replacement .
Turn OFF the ignition. Remove the serpentine drive belt from crankshaft pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical. Raise the vehicle on hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in general information. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical. Note the routing of sensor harness before removal. Remove the harness retaining clip with bolt (1). Disconnect the sensor electrical connector. Remove the sensor bolts (2). Remove the sensor.
After replacement of this one you have to do relearn
24x 24

How to replace crankshaft sensor on grand prix gtp

The above link is for a video how to replace the crankshaft sensor on a different vehicle than your ,but the procedure is the same for your vehicle. The Harmonic Balancer needs to be removed to access the sensor, which is the most difficult part of the job.
There many videos on how to remove the harmonic balancer, and how to replace the crankshaft sensor on the GM 3.8 engine. Do a search on the web ' how to remove the harmonic balancer GM 3.8 engine.'
Hope this helps. Good Luck!

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - 2.5L

REMOVAL

1. Remove speed control servo from driver's side strut tower.
2. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt Crankshaft Position Sensor
3. Pull crankshaft position sensor straight up out of the transaxle housing.
4. (Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector from the wiring harness connector.

INSTALLATION - ADJUSTABLE All vehicles will be equipped with an adjustable crankshaft position sensor. This can be identified by an elongated mounting hole in the sensor.
NOTE: If the removed sensor is to be reinstalled, clean off the old spacer on the sensor face. A NEW SPACER must be attached to the sensor face before installation. If the sensor is being replaced, confirm that the paper spacer is attached to the face of the new sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor and Spacer

1. Install sensor in transaxle and push sensor down until contact is made with the drive plate. While holding the sensor in this position, install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Connect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector to the wiring harness connector.
3. Attach connector to heater tube bracket.
4. Install speed control servo. Tighten nuts to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.) torque.

1998 Buick Lesabre 3.8L SFI OHV 6cyl

The dual Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted to the front of the engine, attached to an aluminum bracket mounted to the left side of the engine at the timing chain cover. A 4-wire connector plugs into the sensor, connecting it to the ignition control module.




Fig. 1: The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted to the front left side of the timing chain cover

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the serpentine drive belt from the crankshaft pulley.
   
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly and the right inner fender access cover/splash shield.
   
5. Using a 28mm socket, remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt.
   
6. Remove the crankshaft balancer, using a puller if necessary.
   
7. For 1992-99 vehicles, remove the CKP sensor shield.

Fig. : If so equipped, remove the crankshaft position sensor shield

1. Unplug the sensor electrical connector.
2. For 1987-91 vehicles, perform the following:
   1. Remove the sensor and pedestal from the block face.
      
   2. Remove the sensor from the pedestal.
3. For 1992-99 vehicles, remove the sensor from the block face.

To install:

1. For 1987-91 vehicles, perform the following:
   
2. Loosely install the crankshaft sensor on the pedestal.
   
3. Position the sensor, with the pedestal attached, on crankshaft sensor installation tool J 37089 or equivalent.
   
4. Install the bolt to hold the pedestal to the block face, then tighten to 14-28 ft. lbs. (20-40 Nm).
5. Tighten the pedestal pinch bolt to 30-35 inch lbs. (3-4 Nm).
6. Remove the special tool.
   
7. Place the crankshaft sensor tool on the crankshaft balancer and turn. If any vane on the harmonic balancer touches the tool, replace the balancer.

1. For 1992-99 vehicles, install the CKP sensor on the block.
   1. Install the retaining bolts and tighten to 14-28 ft. lbs. (20-40 Nm).
      
   2. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
      
   3. Attach the sensor electrical connector.
   
   
2. Install the balancer on the crankshaft.
   
3. Tighten the crankshaft bolt to 200-239 ft. lbs. (270-325 Nm) for 1987-91 vehicles. For 1992-99 vehicles, tighten to 110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm), plus an additional 7 degrees rotation.
   
4. Install the inner fender shield and the right tire and wheel assembly.
   
5. Carefully lower the vehicle.
   
6. Install the serpentine belt.
   
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Recall Number: 07V527000 Dates Manufactured: JAN 2004 to OCT 2006 Number of Vehicles Affected: 653910 Date Owners Notified On: DEC 2007 ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR. Consequence of Defect:
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine drive belt from the crankshaft pulley.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly and the right inner fender access cover/splash shield.
5. Using a 28mm socket, remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt.
6. Remove the crankshaft balancer, using a puller if necessary.
7. For 1992-99 vehicles, remove the CKP sensor shield. Fig. 1: If so equipped, remove the crankshaft position sensor shield
   
   
8. Unplug the sensor electrical connector.
9. For 1987-91 vehicles, perform the following:
   1. Remove the sensor and pedestal from the block face.
   2. Remove the sensor from the pedestal.
10. For 1992-99 vehicles, remove the sensor from the block face. To install:
    1. For 1987-91 vehicles, perform the following:
    2. Loosely install the crankshaft sensor on the pedestal.
    3. Position the sensor, with the pedestal attached, on crankshaft sensor installation tool J 37089 or equivalent.
    4. Install the bolt to hold the pedestal to the block face, then tighten to 14-28 ft. lbs. (20-40 Nm). Fig. 2: Position the crankshaft sensor tool on the crankshaft
       Fig. 3: Insert the crankshaft sensor tool into the harmonic balancer
       
       
    5. Tighten the pedestal pinch bolt to 30-35 inch lbs. (3-4 Nm).
    6. Remove the special tool.
    7. Place the crankshaft sensor tool on the crankshaft balancer and turn. If any vane on the harmonic balancer touches the tool, replace the balancer.
11. For 1992-99 vehicles, install the CKP sensor on the block.
    1. Install the retaining bolts and tighten to 14-28 ft. lbs. (20-40 Nm).
    2. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
    3. Attach the sensor electrical connector.
12. Install the balancer on the crankshaft.
13. Tighten the crankshaft bolt to 200-239 ft. lbs. (270-325 Nm) for 1987-91 vehicles. For 1992-99 vehicles, tighten to 110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm), plus an additional 76°rotation.
14. Install the inner fender shield and the right tire and wheel assembly.
15. Carefully lower the vehicle.
16. Install the serpentine belt.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - 2.5L
REMOVAL
Remove speed control servo from driver's side strut tower.
Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt Crankshaft Position Sensor
Pull crankshaft position sensor straight up out of the transaxle housing.
(Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector from the wiring harness connector.
INSTALLATION - ADJUSTABLE
All vehicles will be equipped with an adjustable crankshaft position sensor. This can be identified by an elongated mounting hole in the sensor.

NOTE: If the removed sensor is to be reinstalled, clean off the old spacer on the sensor face. A NEW SPACER must be attached to the sensor face before installation. If the sensor is being replaced, confirm that the paper spacer is attached to the face of the new sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor and Spacer

Install sensor in transaxle and push sensor down until contact is made with the drive plate. While holding the sensor in this position, install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
Connect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector to the wiring harness connector.
Attach connector to heater tube bracket.
Install speed control servo. Tighten nuts to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.) torque.

either a 10mm or 8mm socket.