Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit Description
Optical sensor provides a pump cam signal to PCM by counting pulses on sensor disk located in injection pump. Pump cam is an important input by PCM for fuel control and timing. Test monitors number of crankshaft position pulses that have occurred since last cam pulse. Physical one to one correspondence between pump cam and crankshaft implies more crank pulses are missed.
DTC will set when the following conditions are present:
- RPM is less than 300.
- Eight consecutive cam pulses missing for 8 No. 1 cylinder events.
Or
- RPM is greater than or equal to 300.
- Eight consecutive cam pulses missing for 32 No. 1 cylinder events.
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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.
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