Crankshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation

- The crankshaft position sensor is installed on the oil pump, located in the front center portion of the cylinder block, to detect the crankshaft position. It is designed so that the ECM accurately reads the number of pulses which occur when protrusions provided at the perimeter of the crankshaft sprocket (rotating together with the crankshaft) cross the crankshaft position sensor.

- The crankshaft position sensor is a molded type which consists of a magnet, core, coil, terminals, etc.