SSANGYONG 1721530428 SENSOR CRANK
Product Specifications
| SSANGYONG | 1721530428 |
The SENSOR CRANK is a Hall-effect or variable reluctance (VR) sensor mounted at the engine block or bellhousing that reads the tooth pattern of a reluctor wheel pressed onto or machined into the crankshaft, generating a digital or analogue pulse signal that the ECU uses to determine crankshaft position and rotational speed with precision better than one degree of crank angle. This signal is the most critical input to the engine management system — it is used to calculate ignition timing, fuel injection timing and duration, and cylinder identification in conjunction with the camshaft position sensor. Without a valid crankshaft position signal the ECU cannot fire the injectors or ignition coils and the engine will not start.
This unit — SSANGYONG 1721530428 — is manufactured to OEM-equivalent specifications: sensor type (Hall-effect or VR), output signal waveform, air gap tolerance, operating temperature range (−40°C to +150°C), and connector pinout are matched to the original part. Supplied as a direct plug-and-play replacement requiring no ECU recalibration for standard fitment. Available wholesale from 2.84 USD, MOQ 1 pcs, production lead time 30-45 days.
Crankshaft position sensors fail through heat cycling of the internal coil or Hall-effect element, wiring harness chafing against the block, and oil contamination of the connector. Failure is frequently intermittent before becoming permanent — the sensor may function normally when cold but drop signal when the engine reaches operating temperature. Always check for oil leaks at the crankshaft front seal before fitting a new sensor, as oil contamination will shorten the life of the replacement.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal before beginning work. Locate the sensor — typically at the front or rear of the engine block adjacent to the crankshaft pulley or flywheel — and photograph the harness routing and clip positions before removal.
- Disconnect the sensor connector by pressing the release tab and pulling straight back. Inspect the connector for oil contamination or corrosion — clean with electrical contact cleaner if required. A contaminated connector is a frequent cause of signal faults on an otherwise functional sensor.
- Remove the sensor retaining bolt (typically M6, 8–10 Nm) and extract the sensor with a straight pull. If oil has caused the sensor to seize in the bore, apply penetrating oil and rock the sensor gently — never lever against the reluctor wheel.
- Check the reluctor wheel for damaged, missing, or heavily corroded teeth before fitting the new sensor. A damaged reluctor wheel will cause erratic signal output from a new sensor — reluctor wheel condition must be confirmed before condemning the sensor.
- Verify the air gap on variable reluctance sensors if the application specifies one — typically 0.5–1.5 mm between the sensor tip and the reluctor tooth peak. Hall-effect sensors are generally self-positioning when the mounting boss contacts the block. Do not use RTV sealant on the sensor body — it can close the air gap and block the signal.
- Install the new SENSOR CRANK (SSANGYONG 1721530428), torque the retaining bolt to specification, route and clip the harness away from hot exhaust components and moving belts, reconnect the battery, and use an OBD-II scanner to clear stored fault codes. Confirm no new codes after a warm-up drive cycle.