Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Output Signal

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Output Signal
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Set DVOM on 2-volt AC scale. Connect DVOM leads to CKP sensor located on side of engine block. Crank engine and observe voltmeter reading. CKP sensor should generate a voltage signal of about 2 volts.

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