Talon AWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1997)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
MEASUREMENT METHOD
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to camshaft position sensor terminal 2.
2. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector and connect the special tool (test harness: MD998478) in between.
3. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to crankshaft position sensor terminal 2.
ALTERNATE METHOD (TEST HARNESS NOT AVAILABLE)
1. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to ECM terminal 88. (When checking the camshaft position sensor signal wave pattern)
2. Connect the analyzer special patterns pickup to ECM terminal 89. (When checking the crankshaft position sensor signal wave pattern)
OBSERVATION CONDITIONS
Function
Special patterns
Pattern height
Low
Pattern selector
Display
Engine RPM
Idle
WAVE PATTERN OBSERVATION POINTS
Check that cycle time T becomes shorter when the engine speed increases.
Examples of abnormal wave patterns
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Example 1
Cause of problem: Sensor interface malfunction
