Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TESTING AND INSPECTION

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these 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).

Inspect crankshaft position sensor resistance.





Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Resistance:
Cold: 1,630-2,740 ohm
Hot: 2,065-3,225 ohm


If the resistance is not as specified, replace the crankshaft position sensor.

RENDER: 1.0x

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