RAV4 2-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION
NOTICE: Cold and Hot in the following sentences express the temperature of the sensor itself. Cold is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and Hot is
from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).
1. DISCONNECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR FROM GENERATOR DRIVE BELT ADJUSTING BAR
2. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.
Resistance:
Cold: 985 - 1,600 Ohms
Hot: 1,265 - 1,890 Ohms
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the crankshaft position sensor.
3. RECONNECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR