Q: where is the crank sensor located on a 1997 geo metro 4 cyl 1.3

asked by on September 24, 2017

where is the crank sensor located on a 1997 geo metro 1.3 4cyl motor, tryin to help a friend !!

My car has 98000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

The crankshaft sensor is located on bottom right fron of motor near crankshaft pulley.

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