Q: Where is the crankshaft sensor on a 2011 vw cc sport 2.0
The car turns does not turn on ....Epc light is on and I am guess its the crankshaft position sensor bit I can't find it......Do you have a picture or diagram to show its location
My car has 111000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
The crankshaft sensor is in center of motor near flywheel even with starter on engine block.
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