FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in the following sentences express the temperature of the sensor itself.
Cold is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Hot is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).


INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE



- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

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


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