Delphi SS10176 Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor

Delphi SS10176 Crankshaft Position Sensor

The Delphi SS10176 engine crankshaft position sensor provides the signal the engine control system uses to monitor crankshaft speed and position. Built with Delphi’s OE heritage and supplier experience, it is a direct-fit replacement for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Isuzu applications.

Compatible With 1994-1996 Buick Century, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, 1996 Isuzu Hombre, 1994-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and 1995-1996 Pontiac Sunfire.

• Brand: Delphi
• Part number: SS10176
• Engine crankshaft position sensor for ignition and engine management systems
• Bronze sensor body with oval female connector
• 3-terminal male pin design
• 1 connector, no wiring harness included
• Package contents: sensor and instruction sheet

Detailed Product Overview

This Delphi crankshaft position sensor is built for vehicles that rely on accurate crankshaft timing input for proper engine operation. The SS10176 uses a single oval female connector with three male terminals and a bronze finish, matching the listed OE-style configuration for straightforward replacement. Delphi’s aftermarket parts draw on decades of original equipment experience, giving this sensor the engineering background expected in a critical ignition component. This part cross-references Standard Ignition PC33 for the same application.

Common Symptoms This Sensor Can Address

• Hard starting or extended crank time
• Intermittent stalling or sudden engine shutdown
• Check engine light related to crankshaft position signal faults
• Rough running caused by inconsistent engine speed input
• No-start condition when the crank signal is lost

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting location before installation. Inspect the harness connector for corrosion, damaged pins, or oil intrusion before connecting the new sensor. Since no wiring harness is included, reuse the existing vehicle harness and confirm a secure electrical connection. Clear diagnostic trouble codes after installation and confirm stable engine operation during a road test.

Quality Assurance

Delphi builds this replacement sensor using OE-based engineering knowledge and manufacturing experience developed through long-term supply relationships with major automakers. The SS10176 is intended to meet the fitment and connector requirements listed for the covered Buick, Chevrolet, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.