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Crankshaft Position Sensor

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from crankshaft position sensor. Crankshaft position sensor is located at front of crankshaft, near crankshaft pulley. See Fig 1.
  2. Manufacturer recommends removing crankshaft position sensor before checking the resistance. Remove bolt and crankshaft position sensor.
  3. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical terminals on crankshaft position sensor. Replace crankshaft position sensor if resistance is not within specification. See DISTRIBUTORLESS TYPE IGNITION SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE  table.
  4. Reinstall crankshaft position sensor. Install and tighten crankshaft position sensor bolt to 71 INCH lbs. (8.0 N.m). Reinstall electrical connector.
DISTRIBUTORLESS TYPE IGNITION SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
Cold (1) 1630-2740
Hot (2) 2065-3225
(1) Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).
(2) Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C).
Fig 1: Identifying & Checking Distributorless Type Ignition System Crankshaft Position Sensor
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