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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the coils 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).

INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.







b. Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

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

c. Reinstall the crankshaft position sensor.