Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation
Crankshaft Position Sensor
The crankshaft timing sensor is a single Hall effect magnetic switch, actuated by three vanes on the crankshaft damper and pulley assembly. The signal
generated by this sensor the Profile Ignition Pick-up (PIP). It provides base timing and RPM information to the DIS module and EEC IV module. Initial
or base, timing is set at 10 degrees BTDC and is not adjustable.
