Circuit/System Description

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Circuit/System Description
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The hall effect camshaft position sensor produces 3 ON/OFF pulses for each revolution of the camshaft. The camshaft position output is pulse width encoded. The engine control module (ECM) uses the camshaft position and crankshaft position output pulses to determine the engine speed and position. The camshaft position is connected directly to the ECM.

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