Crankshaft Position Sensor Resistance

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Crankshaft Position Sensor Resistance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between terminals "A" and "B". See Fig 1 . Resistance should be as specified. Refer to the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCEΒ  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace crankshaft position sensor.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application Ohms@ 68Β°F (20Β°C)
Millenia 2.3L 950-1250
Fig 1: Checking Crankshaft Position Sensor Resistance (Typical)
G96B11404Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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