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Component Tests and General Diagnostics


CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

INSPECTION

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in the following sentences express the temperature of the sensors themselves. "Cold" is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (104°F) and "Hot" is from 50°C (104°F) to 100°C (212°F).

1. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR





2. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

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


If the resistance is not as specified. replace the crankshaft position sensor.
3. REINSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR