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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 07:54 PM
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Crankshaft Sensor Relearn

Question - 05 5.4 3v engine on F350 - does a new crankshaft sensor need to be reprogramed after installing it - and if so how can you do it without a scanner - thanks - Joe
 
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does a new crankshaft sensor need to be reprogramed after installing it
The sensor cannot be "reprogrammed". It either works or it doesn't.

I know newer engines do require a crankshaft profile relearn after specific repairs are made but I don't recall that being needed for engines of your vintage. Maybe someone else has a better memory...

Best suggestion at the moment is to just reset the PCM and then drive it keeping an eye out for any issues.
 
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