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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and 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 sensor.




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

Resistance:
- Cold 1,630 - 2,740 Ohms
- Hot 2,065 - 3,225 Ohms

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

c. Reinstall the sensor.