I got a P1335. The dealer says that there are two sensors on the maxima. Is that true? How do you tell which one it is? Also would that cause hard starts for the car?

 

No need to worry, i have had that crankshaft sensor replaced like 4 times, i finally gave up and just left it. The car starts hard at times but its better than a trip to the dealership.

 

Normaly with this code the culprit is the starter . If these starters drag or pull to much current it interfears with the signal from the sensors causng the codes . I have replaced tons of starters for this problem . I have had cars that wont start at all but crank normaly, If the starter is pulling to many amps it will screw with the 180* signal from the sensors to the ECM and they plain will be a pain in the a** to start , This can also act like the engine is out of time when you try and start it. Replace the starter problem cured ! I would say 60% if the ones with this problem have aftermarket starters on them. So think about OEM for sure . The only way to really diagnose this properly is to watch the 180* signal with a scanner on the crank sensor .

 

Yes there are two crank sensors, one is a reference and one is a main. I have replaced both of mine

 

Good idea, I had the starter replaced in October. I'll have the starter checked out to make sure it isn't the starter.

 

There are two sensors. The Rear Sensor is on the driver's side of the transmission. you can easily get to it, just look behind the radiator. the front sensor is the sensor right under the crankshaft pulley. remove the splashguard like you do when you change the oil, and it's right there under the pulley. 2 10mm nuts hold it in. i had problems with mine when i put on a defective underdrive pulley. if you changed your pulley, that may be your problem. otherwise, it may be the sensors themselves.