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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
2. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the crankshaft position sensor.

Torque: 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)

b. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.

INSPECTION









NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the sensor itself. "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 RESISTANCE
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the crankshaft position sensor.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.