Crank Angle Sensor (Crankshaft Position Sensor)

TESTING

1995–98 Vehicles

2.0L NON-TURBO ENGINES

1. Detach the sensor connector, then use an ohmmeter to measure at the harness side.
2. With the ignition switch ON, measure the voltage between harness No. 1 and ground. It should be 8.5–9.5 volts.
3. Check the voltage between terminal No. 2 and ground. It should be 4.8–5.2 volts.
4. Check to see if there is continuity between the No. 3 terminal and ground. There should be continuity.
5. If the voltage readings are correct, and there is continuity, replace the sensor. If not, repair or replace the harness, or the PCM may be faulty.

2.0L TURBO AND 2.4L ENGINES

1. Attach the connector, use test harness MD998478 or equivalent.
2. With the engine cranking, check the voltage between the No. 2 terminal (black clip) and ground. It should be 0.4–4.0 volts.
3. With the engine idling, check the voltage between the No 2 terminal (black clip) and ground. It should be 1.5–2.5 volts.
4. If these specifications are met, the sensor and wiring is fine and the PCM may be faulty.

   Fig. 1: Crankshaft position sensor terminal identification — 2.0L turbo and 2.4L engines

5. Detach the sensor connector and measure at the harness side. Attach an ohmmeter.
6. With the ignition switch ON, measure the voltage between terminal No. 3 and ground. There should be positive battery voltage.
7. With the ignition switch ON, measure the voltage between terminal No. 2 and ground. It should be 4.8–5.2 volts.
8. Check to see if there is continuity between terminal No. 1 and ground, there should be continuity.
9. If the voltage readings are correct, and there is continuity, replace the sensor. If not, repair or replace the harness, or the PCM may be faulty.