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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation
Description

DESCRIPTION

The crankshaft position sensor mounts to the rear of the engine block near the transmission.

The PCM uses the Crankshaft Position sensor to calculate the following:

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Engine RPM

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TDC number 1 and 4

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Ignition coil synchronization

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Injector synchronization

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Camshaft-to-crankshaft misalignment (Timing belt skipped 1 tooth or more diagnostic trouble code).

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