Parts for your 2011 Honda Elysion-Crank angle sensor

2011 Honda Elysion crank angle sensor — what it does and how to look after it

Relevant and fitted: the 2011 Honda Elysion uses a crank angle sensor (Honda names it the crankshaft position or CKP sensor). It’s present on the 2.4‑litre K24A inline‑four and the V6 variants. Honda’s service literature for these engines specifies the CKP for engine timing and diagnostics, and the parts catalogue lists the sensor in the engine electrical group for RR1–RR6 Elysion models.

Technical sources confirming fitment:

• Honda Elysion (RR1–RR6) Service Manual — PGM‑FI section: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.).
• Honda K24A Engine Workshop Manual (Accord/Odyssey/CR‑V applications) — CKP Sensor Inspection/Replacement, PGM‑FI.
• Honda J‑series V6 Service Manual (J30A/J35A) — Engine Control: CKP Sensor description and diagnostics.
• Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) — Elysion RR1–RR6: CKP sensor listed under Engine Electrical.

The CKP on a 2011 Elysion quietly keeps everything in sync. It tracks crankshaft position and speed so the ECU can fire injectors and spark at exactly the right moment. Lose that clean signal and the engine may not start, can misfire, stall at lights, or light the MIL with codes like P0335–P0339. On K‑series fours the sensor mounts low at the front near the crank pulley/oil pump, on the V6 it reads a reluctor on the crank.

It isn’t a scheduled replacement item, but heat, vibration and the odd oil weep can upset it. As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to:

• Visually check the sensor body and O‑ring for oil seepage (particularly on K24A), and clean away baked‑on grime.
• Inspect the harness for chafing, hardening or green crust at the connector, use proper contact cleaner if needed.
• Confirm the wiring is clipped away from the drive belts and exhaust — no rub points, no stretched sections.

If replacement is on the cards, go for genuine or a high‑quality aftermarket unit that matches the OE spec. Disconnect the battery, raise the front, remove the splash shield for access, unbolt the sensor, lightly oil the new O‑ring, seat it squarely and tighten to the specified torque. Clear fault codes, then perform an idle relearn so fuelling and timing settle quickly. A healthy CKP should show stable cranking RPM on a scan tool, if you see 0 rpm while cranking, you’re likely looking at a CKP or wiring fault.

Practical checks every 40,000–60,000 kilometres during normal services help keep the Elysion running sweet and avoid no‑start dramas when it’s bucketing down or scorching hot.

Common signs it’s time to get it sorted:

• Hard starting (especially hot), intermittent stalling, dead tach during crank, poor economy, or random misfire with CKP‑related DTCs.

FAQs

Where is the crank angle (CKP) sensor on a 2011 Honda Elysion?
The CKP sits low on the engine. On the 2.4‑litre K24A it’s mounted near the front crank pulley/oil pump area, accessed from underneath behind the splash shield. On the V6 it’s positioned to read a reluctor on the crank, access is also from below with the undertray removed.

What symptoms point to a failing CKP on an Elysion?
Hot‑start issues, intermittent stalling at idle or low speed, sudden loss of tach signal, rough running and the MIL on. Scan data often shows 0 rpm while cranking, and codes such as P0335–P0339 may be stored. Wiggle faults in the harness near the sensor are common.

Does the CKP need periodic replacement, and what’s typical labour?
No set interval — it’s replaced on condition. In Australia and New Zealand, expect roughly 0.5–1.0 hours of labour depending on engine and undertray/guard fasteners. It’s a quick job when access is clear, but corrosion or oil‑soaked connectors can add time.