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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR INSPECTION

NOTE: Perform the following inspection only when directed.

Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.




3. Measure the resistance between the CKP sensor terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
- If the CKP sensor is okay, but the PID value is out of specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If not as specified, replace the CKP sensor.

Specification: 315 - 385 ohms

Circuit Open/Short Inspection

1. Disconnect the PCM connector.




2. Inspect the following harness for open or short circuit. (Continuity check)

Open circuit

- CKP sensor terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 22 (harness-side)
- CKP sensor terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 21 (harness-side)

Short circuit

- CKP sensor terminal A (harness-side) and power supply
- CKP sensor terminal A (harness-side) and body GND
- CKP sensor terminal B (harness-side) and power supply
- CKP sensor terminal B (harness-side) and body GND