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Crank Angle Sensor

Crankshaft angle sensor is a component part of the distributor assembly. To test crank angle sensor, leave sensor wiring connected. Using a logic probe or DVOM with an analog bar graph function, touch negative lead to ground and positive lead to one degree and 180 (4-cylinder) degree signal terminals of ECU. See CRANK ANGLE SENSOR ECU INPUT SIGNAL TERMINALS  table. On a bar graph DVOM, one degree signals should measure about 2.3-2.8 peak volts with engine cranking. The 180 degree signal should measure about .1-.4 peak volt with engine cranking. If either signal is not present, check harness for short or open circuit. If no problems are found, replace distributor with crank angle sensor.

NOTE: It is possible to measure crank angle sensor voltage with a conventional DVOM without bar graph function; however, the peak voltage signal may not easily be determined due to the "averaging" of the digital signal.
CRANK ANGLE SENSOR ECU INPUT SIGNAL TERMINALS

Model 1° Signal 180° Signal
Pathfinder & Pickup 8 17
Pulsar NX XE 22 & 32 21 & 31
Sentra 22 & 32 21 & 31
Stanza 8 17
240SX 31 & 40 22 & 30