Crankshaft Position Sensor: 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).

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor With Bolt

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INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

Resistance

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

Cold	1,630 -2,740 Ω
Hot	2,065 - 3,225 Ω

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

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Crankshaft Position Sensor Terminals