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Crankshaft Position Sensor (Method With Oscilloscope)

  1. Prepare an oscilloscope.
  2. Remove the back panel - pocket. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Connect the probe to ECM connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying ECM Harness Connectors
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    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals
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    Terminal No. Probe
    16 +
    27 -
  4. Start the engine and let it idle.
  5. Check the pattern is the same as the waveform and voltage shown below.
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor Output Waveform
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  6. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.