16 sr5 crankshaft sensor

Sure this has been discussed many many times. But I have a 7/16 sr5 3.5 engine. Not included in the recall. How many of you have replaced your crank sensor as a preventive measure? I do drive a good bit and mine hasn’t gave me any fits yet.. just under 40k miles on the odometer. I can replace the sensor myself. Just curious who has done this? Is there really a difference in the sensors? It seems to me the issue is the coating on the gear that the sensor reads and not the sensor itself? I’m assuming if mine isn’t in the recall I should be okay? It’s just weird how some vins are included some aren’t and they all fall in the same production dates?

 

The only issue if you do this is you may get the same exact one. Is there an updated part number for the CPS they're putting in the recalled trucks?

 

Not 100% sure. I do see they have an updated number.. 90919-05089. I just don’t understand what’s different about it. I guess that’s the number to look for. I’m wondering if they’re maybe made out of some different materials internally? To help with that coating flaking Off? Wonder if theirs any toyota techs on here that could chime in?

 

Here's an old thread on it, quite a bit of info. The new part number is 90919-05098 and more info to tell if you have the old or newer version

Old sensor has these numbers printed on it "0971 02U28"

New sensor has these numbers printed on it "0972 06U20"

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-check-replace-your-cps-sensor.497659/

 

@Jeff Lange any insight on part numbers / iterations?

Imo, if she didn't shit the bed yet, she's probably good. Or buy a new one and keep it in the truck w you

 

90919-05089 is the original sensor, it is no longer listed for the Tacoma. The parts catalog has been updated to 90919-05098, which is the current sensor being used.

A dealer wouldn't even look up the original sensor, which is still available, but not used for the Tacoma.

Jeff

 

Thanks everyone for the responses! Might just play the route of having one just as a spare. Just weird why not all the trucks are included in the recall. That’s what I’m most curious about.

 

My first 3rd gen was an early 2016, built in Sep of 2015 (IIRC). I thought for sure I would be on the list for the CKP recall, but nope. I asked the dealer to find out the exact date of manufacture, and as it turned out, my truck/engine was built... too early. Yeah.. and then I went and bought/installed the updated sensor anyway. I still have that old one around somewhere lol

 

If you decide to replace it, be careful removing the electrical connector.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...2016-trd-off-road.404275/page-6#post-13727763

(post 109)

 

Good deal! Thanks for the heads up!

 

The best and easy way I’ve found to remove the connector is to take a pair of pliers, and cover the jaws with tape, or rag over the rubber boot so as not to rip or damage rubber and just gently but firmly press down on the boot with the pliers to release clip lock while pulling back.

Once the clip is pushed down it will release and come off easy. And whatever you do, just don’t force it back. Easy peaches