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Cylinder Identification Sensor: Description and Operation

Top Dead Center (TDC) 1 and 2, and Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensors




The TDC 1 and TDC 2 sensors detect the position of the No.1 cylinder as a reference for sequential fuel injection to each cylinder. The CKP sensor detects engine speed and determines ignition timing and timing for fuel injection of each cylinder.