Diagnostic Procedure
- RETIGHTEN GROUND SCREWS
- Turn ignition switch "OFF".
- Loosen and retighten engine ground screws.
- GO TO 2.
- CHECK CKP SENSOR (POS) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (POS) harness connector.
- Turn ignition switch "ON".
- Check voltage between crankshaft position sensor (POS) terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
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Voltage: Battery voltage
- Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4 .
- NG: GO TO 3.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E132, E135
- Harness for open or short between ECM relay and crankshaft position sensor (POS)
- Harness for open or short between ECM and crankshaft position sensor (POS)
- Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK CKP SENSOR (POS) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Turn ignition switch "OFF".
- Check harness continuity between crankshaft position sensor (POS) terminal 3 and engine ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM
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Continuity should exist.
- Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 6 .
- NG: GO TO 5.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E132, E135
- Harness connectors E116, M114
- Harness connectors M32, F23
- Joint connector F204
- Harness connectors F22, M33
- Harness for open between crankshaft position sensor (POS) and ground
- Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK CKP SENSOR (POS) INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 13 and crankshaft position sensor (POS) terminal 2.
Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
Continuity should exist.
- Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 8 .
- NG: GO TO 7.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E132, E135
- Harness connectors E116, M114
- Harness connectors M32, F23
- Harness for open or short between ECM and crankshaft position sensor (POS)
- Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION " .
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 9.
- NG: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS).
- CHECK GEAR TOOTH
Visually check for chipping signal plate gear tooth.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 10.
- NG: Replace the signal plate.
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT " .
- INSPECTION END