Camshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2006 Scion xB L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION

1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR







a. Measure the resistance of the sensor.

Standard resistance

If the result is not as specified, replace the camshaft position sensor.

NOTE: The terms cold and hot refer to the temperature of the sensors. Cold means approximately -10 to 50 degrees C (14 to 122 degrees F). Hot means approximately 50 to 100 degrees C (122 to 212 degrees F).
RENDER: 1.0x

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