Grand Voyager V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
When the PCM receives 2 cam pulses followed by the long flat spot on the camshaft sprocket, it knows that the crankshaft timing marks for
cylinder 1 are next (on driveplate). When the PCM receives one camshaft pulse after the long flat spot on the sprocket, cylinder number 2
crankshaft timing marks are next. After 3 camshaft pulses, the PCM knows cylinder 4 crankshaft timing marks follow. One camshaft pulse after the
3 pulses indicates cylinder 5. The 2 camshaft pulses after cylinder 5 signals cylinder 6. The PCM can synchronize on cylinders 1 or 4.
When metal aligns with the sensor, voltage goes low (less than 0.3 volts). When a notch aligns with the sensor, voltage switches high (5.0 volts).
As a group of notches pass under the sensor, the voltage switches from low (metal) to high (notch) then back to low. The number of notches
determine the amount of pulses. If available, an oscilloscope can display the square wave patterns of each timing event.
Ignition Coil Pack
Top Dead Center (TDC) does not occur when notches on the camshaft sprocket pass below the cylinder. TDC occurs after the camshaft pulse (or
pulses) and after the 4 crankshaft pulses associated with the particular cylinder. The arrows and cylinder call outs represent which cylinder the flat
spot and notches identify, they do not indicate TDC position.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR-PCM INPUT
The PCM determines fuel injection synchronization and cylinder identification from inputs provided by the camshaft position sensor and
crankshaft position sensor. From the two inputs, the PCM determines crankshaft position.
The sensor generates pulses as groups of notches on the camshaft sprocket pass underneath it. The PCM keeps track of crankshaft rotation and
identifies each cylinder by the pulses generated by the notches on the camshaft sprocket. Four crankshaft pulses follow each group of camshaft
pulses.
The distance between the bottom of sensor and the camshaft sprocket is critical to the operation of the system. When servicing the camshaft
position sensor, refer to the Multi-Port Fuel Injection-Service Procedures.
