Crankshaft Position Sensor: Component Location – Voyager V6-30L VIN 3 (2000)
Timing Slots
The Crankhaft Position Sensor detects slots cut into the transmission driveplate extension. There are 3 sets of slots. Each set contains 4 slots, for a total
of 12 slots. Basic timing is set by the position of the last slot in each group. Once the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) senses the last slot, it
determines crankshaft position (which piston will next be at TDC) from the Camshaft Position Sensor input. The 4 pulses generated by the Crankhaft
Position Sensor represent the 69°, 49°, 29°, and 9° BTDC marks. It may take the PCM one engine revolution to determine crankshaft position.
The Crankhaft Position Sensor and Camshaft Position Sensor are hall-effect devices that generate pulses that are inputs to the PCM. The PCM uses
crankshaft position reference to determine injector sequence, ignition timing and the presence of misfire. Once the PCM determines crankshaft position,
it begins energizing the injectors in sequence.
