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Hall Sender, Checking



Hall sender, checking

Requirement

Electrical checks (wiring and component checks) OK

Voltage supply, checking






- Disconnect Hall sender (distributor) and connect multimeter US 1119 to outer terminals of Hall sender connector
- Switch ignition ON
Specified value: minimum 10 volts

If NO
- Replace control unit
- Switch ignition OFF

Function, checking

- Slip back rubber boot from Hall sender connector
- Ground coil wire (use adaptor if necessary)






- Connect voltage tester US 1115 to center and outer contacts of Hall sender connector (if necessary, use jumper wire)
- Operate starter and check signal from Hall sender
If LED flickers, Hall sender is OK

If NO
- Replace Hall sender