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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESPCM INPUTS DIAGNOSISCRANKSHAFT ACTIVITY COUNTER
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Crankshaft Activity Counter
2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Crankshaft Activity Counter
This signal is called a 7X reference signal. It is because a pulse occurs 7 times per crankshaft revolution.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses this signal from the electronic Ignition Control Module (ICM) to calculate engine RPM. A scan tool has two displays based on this input. One indicates crank RPM or simply that the PCM is receiving the 7X reference pulses while cranking. The other indicates engine RPM while the engine is running. If the PCM receives an intermittent signal from the CKP, then the CKP resync counter will increment. More information about this signal may be found in Electronic Ignition (EI) System Description.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses this signal from the electronic Ignition Control Module (ICM) to calculate engine RPM. A scan tool has two displays based on this input. One indicates crank RPM or simply that the PCM is receiving the 7X reference pulses while cranking. The other indicates engine RPM while the engine is running. If the PCM receives an intermittent signal from the CKP, then the CKP resync counter will increment. More information about this signal may be found in Electronic Ignition (EI) System Description.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.