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GS300 & SC300

  1. Crankshaft position sensor is located near crankshaft pulley, just above oil pan on passenger's side of engine with electrical connector located near water pump. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector. See Fig 1. Remove bolt from electrical connector retaining bracket. See Fig 1.
  2. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical terminals on crankshaft position sensor electrical connector. Ensure crankshaft position sensor resistance is within specification. See CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE  table. Replace crankshaft position sensor if resistance is not within specification. See IGNITION SYSTEM in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article. Reinstall electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating & Checking Crankshaft Position Sensor (GS300 & SC300)
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