Name: Crankshaft Position Sensor 23731-AL60C to suit Nissan VQ25DD VQ30DD VQ35DE VQ35HR V6
Brand: Aftermarket OEM Replacement
SKU: CSCA263
Price: 149.97 AUD
Availability: InStock

BRAND NEW *OEM Quality* crankshaft position sensor to suit the full Nissan VQ25 VQ30 and VQ35 V6 family.

A failing crank sensor drops the tacho to zero and kills spark mid-drive - this is the direct replacement unit and it is dispatched same-day from Melbourne before 12pm.

TO SUIT

Covers the whole VQ V6 range this sensor was fitted to - the Elgrand E51 MPV in ME51 MNE51 NE51 and E51 trims from 2000 to 2010 and the PE52 from 2010 sit at the centre of it. The same unit carries across the Skyline V35 Stagea M35 350Z Z33 Maxima J31 and J32 Murano Z50 and Z51 and the Cima HF50. If your VQ engine has a rear-mounted 3-pin crank sensor this is the one.

FITMENT CHECK

The Elgrand E51 uses this sensor at the rear of the block behind the transmission bellhousing. It is a different unit to the two camshaft sensors mounted at the front of each head - confirm the rear location and the 3-pin plug before ordering.

OEM PART NUMBERS

23731-AL60C
23731-AL60D
23731-AL60A
23731-AL605
23731-AL606
23731-8J100
23731-8J105
23731-8J106
23731-WL01A

OTHER PART NUMBERS

VEMO: V38-72-0214
NTK-AU: EH0343
HELLA: 6PU 009 168-941
VALEO: 366613
WALKER PRODUCTS: 235-1151
HITACHI: 138105
HITACHI: 2508105

PACKAGE INCLUDES

1 x crankshaft position sensor with 3-pin connector housing. No cable or pigtail supplied - the factory loom plugs straight in.

ABOUT THIS SENSOR

The crankshaft position sensor reads the reluctor ring on the crank and tells the ECU exactly where the crank sits and how fast it is turning. Every ignition and injection event on a VQ engine is timed from that one signal.

When the sensor drops out the ECU loses its timing reference entirely. On the Elgrand and the other rear-drive VQ platforms the usual pattern is a hot-restart failure - the van starts cold fine then refuses to fire after a highway run until it cools.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE

Engine cranks but will not start - most often once hot
Sudden stall at idle or while driving with no warning
Tachometer drops to zero while the engine is still running
Intermittent misfire and rough running under load
Fault codes P0335 P0336 crankshaft position sensor circuit
Extended cranking time before the engine catches

[08/00 - 04/02] NISSAN ELGRAND E51 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 177kW)
[12/04 - 12/10] NISSAN ELGRAND ME51 (2.5L V6 VQ25DE 137kW)
[12/04 - 12/10] NISSAN ELGRAND MNE51 (2.5L V6 VQ25DE 137kW)
[05/02 - 12/10] NISSAN ELGRAND NE51 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 177kW)
[11/10 ON] NISSAN ELGRAND PE52 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 206kW)
[01/03 - 11/06] NISSAN SKYLINE CPV35 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 206kW)
[02/01 - 12/07] NISSAN SKYLINE HV35 (3.0L V6 VQ30DD 191kW)
[01/06 - 12/07] NISSAN SKYLINE NV35 (2.5L V6 VQ25DD 158kW)
[02/01 - 12/07] NISSAN SKYLINE PV35 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 200kW)
[08/00 - 11/06] NISSAN SKYLINE V35 (2.5L V6 VQ25DD 158kW)
[01/01 - 12/07] NISSAN SKYLINE V35 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 206kW)
[10/01 - 06/03] NISSAN STAGEA HM35 (3.0L V6 VQ30DD 191kW)
[10/01 - 12/07] NISSAN STAGEA M35 (2.5L V6 VQ25DD 158kW)
[10/01 - 06/03] NISSAN STAGEA NM35 (2.5L V6 VQ25DD 158kW)
[10/01 - 06/03] NISSAN STAGEA NM35 Turbo (2.5L V6 VQ25DET 206kW)
[08/04 - 12/07] NISSAN STAGEA PM35 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 200kW)
[08/04 - 12/07] NISSAN STAGEA PNM35 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 200kW)
[10/02 - 03/07] NISSAN 350Z AAZ33 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 206kW)
[11/05 - 03/07] NISSAN 350Z AAZ33 (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 221kW)
[04/07 - 04/09] NISSAN 350Z BAZ33 (3.5L V6 VQ35HR 230kW)
[07/08 - 12/13] NISSAN MAXIMA J32 V (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 183kW)
[10/03 - 11/06] NISSAN MAXIMA PJ31 I (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 170kW)
[08/05 - 09/08] NISSAN MURANO Z50 I (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 172kW)
[01/09 - 09/14] NISSAN MURANO Z51 II (3.5L V6 VQ35DE 195kW)
[12/09 - 09/14] NISSAN MURANO Z51 II (3.5L V6 VQ35DE,VQ35 191kW)
[03/01 - 08/10] NISSAN CIMA HF50 (3.0L V6 VQ30DET 206kW)

How do I test a crankshaft or camshaft position sensor?

Use an OBD2 scanner to check for fault codes P0335 to P0338 (crankshaft) or P0340 to P0349 (camshaft). You can also test the sensor with a multimeter - inductive sensors should show resistance between 200 and 1,000 ohms, while Hall effect sensors require a live voltage test with the engine cranking. Erratic or absent RPM signal on a live data scanner is a strong indicator of sensor failure.

Can a cam or crank sensor fault cause my vehicle to go into limp mode?

Yes. A faulty crankshaft position sensor in particular can cause the ECU to lose engine speed and position data entirely, which may trigger limp mode or prevent the engine from starting. A faulty camshaft sensor on variable valve timing engines can cause the VVT system to default to a fixed position, significantly reducing power and fuel economy.

Do cam and crank sensors need to be programmed after replacement?

In most cases no - aftermarket OEM replacement sensors are direct plug-in replacements that require no programming. However some vehicles, particularly late model European makes including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, may require a crankshaft adaptation reset using a dealer-level scan tool after replacement. Check your vehicle service information before replacing the sensor.

What are the symptoms of a faulty crankshaft position sensor?

Symptoms include intermittent stalling, engine not starting, rough idle, misfires, and a Check Engine light with codes P0335-P0338. In severe cases the engine will crank but not start as the ECU cannot determine crank position for ignition timing.

What are the symptoms of a faulty camshaft position sensor?

Symptoms include poor performance, misfires, difficulty starting, rough idle, and fault codes P0340-P0343. Variable valve timing systems (VVT) will also be affected, causing sluggish response and increased fuel consumption.

Can I drive with a bad crankshaft position sensor?

If the sensor has failed completely the engine will not start or will stall and not restart. If it is intermittently failing, driving is dangerous - the engine can cut out without warning. Replace it immediately.

Do I need to replace both the cam and crank sensor at the same time?

Not necessarily - replace whichever has failed based on fault codes and diagnosis. However, if your vehicle has high kilometres and one has failed, it is worth considering replacing both as they are similar in age and condition.

Identification
SKU	CSCA263
Barcode #	4046001849978
Brand	Aftermarket OEM Replacement
Part Numbers
Part Number	CSCA263
Reference OEM Number	23731-AL60C
Other OEM Numbers	23731-AL60C, 23731-AL60D, 23731-AL605, 23731-AL606, 23731-AL60A
Related Part Numbers	SC294, 235-1151, CAS2361, CAS-165
Trade Part Numbers	VEMO: V38-72-0214, NTK-AU: EH0343, HELLA: 6PU 009 168-941
Product Specifics
Product Type	SENSOR
Sensor Type	CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Fitting Position	Rear Crankcase
Number of pins	3-Pin
Supplementary Article Info	without cable
Rated Voltage	12 V
Housing Colour	Black
Height	38 mm
Fitment Type	Direct Replacement
Other Details
Note	3-pin plug. Rear crankcase position - not the cam sensor.