Camshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2011 Toyota Yaris L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection




1NZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR





(a) Check the resistance.

(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

Standard resistance:





HINT
In the table above, the terms Cold and Hot refer to the temperature of the coils. Cold means approximately -10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F). Hot means approximately 50 to 100 °C (122 to 212 °F).

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