Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE 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 engine under cover RH.
b. While sliding the connector lock, remove the connector.




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




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

d. Install the connector.
e. Install the engine under cover RH.