Buick and Chevrolet Crankshaft Position Sensor 12560228 213-354 for Powertrain Control

This product is a direct replacement crankshaft position sensor carrying the original equipment (OE) part numbers 12560228 and 213-354. It is specified for use in certain Buick and Chevrolet vehicles, where it plays a fundamental role in the engine management system. By monitoring the rotational position and speed of the crankshaft, this sensor provides critical data to the vehicle's powertrain control module. This information is essential for calculating precise ignition timing and fuel injection events, directly influencing engine performance, efficiency, and emissions compliance. The sensor is supplied as a single unit, making it a targeted solution for repairs where this specific component requires replacement.

Features and Construction

This sensor is defined by its exact OE specifications and physical dimensions, ensuring compatibility with the vehicles for which it is intended.

Material and Build

Constructed to meet the requirements of its OE part number, the sensor comprises electronic components housed within a casing designed for the engine bay environment. Its build is focused on generating and transmitting a reliable signal corresponding to crankshaft position. The product information confirms its function for powertrain control without detailing internal materials, which is typical for such sealed electronic units.

Size and Practical Fit

The sensor's external dimensions are 15 cm in length, 12 cm in width, and 5 cm in height. This compact size is engineered to fit within the often constrained spaces around an engine block. These measurements allow for verification of physical clearance during installation and confirm it as a direct physical replacement for the original part.

Uses and Placement

This component has a single, defined application within the automotive systems of compatible vehicles.

Event or Professional Use

For professional mechanics or experienced DIY enthusiasts, this sensor is used specifically when diagnosing or repairing a fault indicated by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to crankshaft position. Its replacement is a standard procedure to resolve issues like hard starting, stalling, rough idle, or a lack of power, once other potential causes have been ruled out.

Everyday Home Use

For the vehicle owner undertaking their own maintenance, replacing this sensor is a repair task that restores a critical input to the engine computer. Correct installation can resolve drivability problems and restore the vehicle's normal performance, provided the fault diagnosis correctly identifies this sensor as the cause.

Benefits and Buying Value

The value of this part lies in its specificity and direct applicability to a defined repair need.

Reuse and Low Maintenance

As an electronic sensor, it is not a serviceable or reusable item in the traditional sense but is a replaceable module. Once installed correctly, it requires no maintenance and is designed to function for the service life of the component.

Why Choose This Product

This sensor is chosen for its exact match to the OE part numbers 12560228 and 213-354, ensuring fitment and function for the listed Buick and Chevrolet applications. Its defined dimensions provide certainty of physical compatibility, making it a reliable component for a targeted engine management system repair.