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Component Tests and General Diagnostics


CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the sensors themselves. "Cold" is from -10°C(14°F) to 50°C(122°F) and "Hot is from 50°C(122°F) to 100°C (212°F).





Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Resistance (NE (+) and NE (-)):
Cold: 1,630 - 2,740 f-ohms
Hot: 2,065-3,225 f-ohm


If the resistance is not as specified, replace the crankshaft position sensor.
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