Crank position sensor issues

[BHarpham]

I have a 2000 dodge with a 5.9 cummins. I have had issues with the crank position sensor failing. I have used OEM and after market both and the sensors only last about 6 months.

Not sure if there is a deeper issue or if this is normal?

 

[crash68]

unless there is some physical damage happening to the sensor, I would suspect the connection pins are loose or corroded?? That could explain why the sensor works for a while then fails.

 

[Silver The Mega]

since yours a 2000 that was the transition year where those trucks both had a crankshaft position sensor and a camshaft position sensor. 1998.5-1999 had crankshaft position sensors and 2001-2002 had only camshaft position sensors. Make sure the camshaft position sensor is in good shape. 1 or the other failing will cause the other to fail.