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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 (122°F) and "Hot" is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).

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

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


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