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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)-I
    1. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
    2. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (POS) harness connector.
    3. Remove the sensor.
    4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  2.

      NO: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS)

      Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor
      G04886527Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)-II

    Check resistance crankshaft position sensor (POS) terminals as per the following.

    TERMINAL RESISTANCE CHART

    Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance
    1 (+) - 2 (-) Except 0 or ∞ Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
    1 (+) - 3 (-)
    2 (+) - 3 (-)
    Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) Terminals
    G04925391Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS)