Engine Speed Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Engine Speed Sensor, Checking

• Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28 ).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter.

• Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

• The Engine Control Module (ECM) ( J623) fuses OK.

• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.

• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position " P" or "N".

• A/C switched off.

• Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

• Ignition switched off.

Function

The Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) detects RPM and reference marks. Without an engine speed signal, the engine will not start. If the engine speed signal fails while the engine is running, the engine will stop immediately.

Function test

- Connect the scan tool.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Using the scan tool, check the engine speed:





- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

If the specified value was not obtained:

Procedure

- Disconnect the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28 ) electrical harness connector - arrow -.





Checking internal resistance

- Using a multimeter, check the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) terminals 1 to 2 - B - for resistance.





Specified value: 0.7 to 1000 kOhm

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Replace the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28).

If the specified value is obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

- Install the test box. Refer to Fuel Injection and Ignition Repair Information.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623 ). Refer to => [ ECM, Removing and Installing ] ECM, Removing and Installing.

- Using a Multimeter, check the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit.









Specified value: Wire resistance max 1.5 ohms.

If the specification is not obtained:

- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery positive (+) or an open circuit.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are detected:

- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623 ). Refer to => [ ECM, Removing and Installing ] ECM, Removing and Installing.

Assembly is performed in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Final procedures

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.

- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.