I posted previously about this on 8/4/2016, subject: "Check Engine light after starter replacement".
But, I decided to start a new thread about replac Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)
Error Code: P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
Code P0335 indicates a fault in the Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" electrical circuit for a predetermined period of time.?
Now, I am trying to get an idea of how hard it is to replace the CPS on this particular vehicle. My vehicle is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD 3.5L V-6 engine.
I finally found some photos online to show where the CPS is on my vehicle, and I looked at the vehicle today to confirm it. It looks like for this vehicle the CPS is located inside the timing cover. And, I think, but I am not sure, that taking the timing cover off in this vehicle is a fairly big job. At least, when I watch videos for timing belt replacement on this vehicle, it shows a big job just trying to get to the timing belt.
Here is what I found as far as locating the CPS on my vehicle.
One end of the CPS cable/part is near the top of the engine shown here:
What I am wondering is if anyone knows what is involved in replacing the CPS on this particular vehicle year, make, and model. And/or, is there a way to just remove the timing belt cover fairly easily to get to the actual CPS sensor inside, without having to remove a bunch of other stuff (power steering, motor mount, remove the right front wheel, etc) which is done during a timing belt replacement.