Optima 2.4L timing belt/crank sensor

[nianhel]

We checked the voltage again yesterday. It dances between 14.10 and 14.30 while the car is running in park. For the last 3 days, he's had to be jumped every time I want to start him. I put him on a trickle charger a few hours before I have to leave for class, but he still has to be jumped. Then he has to be jumped again when I want to leave class. I've never heard of a balance belt. He's my first car, and nobody taught me anything, so the last 4 years have been a bit of a trial and error process!!

I guess at this point I should probably move my curiosities to a different thread. I wouldn't want folks to get annoyed with somebody not talking about crank sensors anymore in a crank sensor thread!

[kit352]

you must be draining the bat while sitting. stereo or chargers are common causes. id say the constant jump starting is your bigger problem now. with the car off and the battery cable disconnected you can masure for voltage drop. sounds like something is staying on. check the bat voltage right after you stop driving and again a few hours later to see how far it drops. you may want to get a good jumper pack. ive started carrying one in my car recently since im just waiting for my alt to die.

[dano2000]

I have an 06 Optima. Engine light keeps reappearing a day or two after reset. Code tells me it is a camshaft postition sensor. Is this still the same instructions as I am seeing for the 02s to replace it? Any help would be appreciated. YOUR STEPS TO INSTALL THE CRANK SENSOR

[organicrobot]

^+1 im having the same issue with my friends '06 need some advice for changing the sensor

[magliata]

How do you remove the lower timing belt cover? I am having a very hard time getting the flywheel off to remove the lower cover. I am trying to change the crankshaft sensor in my 03 optima. Do I just remove the 4 small bolts or the large bolt in the middle as well?

[lwarcox]

Can you install this sensor backward

[lwarcox]

My 03 optima broke the belt . bent 6 valves .Ihad head reworked .now it won't start .
getting fuel fire compression .I suspect crank sensor ? Is this logical since the plugs are firing?

[amave2008]

Originally Posted by lwarcox

Can you install this sensor backward

yes it is possible to install backwards, i have done it. gotta make sure the rotors wheel goes through the lip on the sensor , if you have it on backwards, then it won't start and check engine light will light up