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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1996T100 SR5, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTING - 3.4LIGNITION CHECKS (DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM)CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1996 Toyota T100 SR5, 4WD, Standard
Crankshaft Position Sensor
1996 Toyota T100 SR5, 4WD, StandardSECTION Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Disconnect electrical connector from crankshaft position sensor, located just above crankshaft pulley. See Fig 1.
- Manufacturer recommends removing crankshaft position sensor before checking the resistance. Remove bolt and crankshaft position sensor.
- Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical terminals on crankshaft position sensor. Replace crankshaft position sensor if resistance is not within specification. See CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE table.
- Reinstall crankshaft position sensor. Install and tighten crankshaft position sensor bolt to 69 INCH lbs. (7.8 N.m). Reinstall electrical connector.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold (1) | 1630-2740 | ||||
| Hot (2) | 2065-3225 | ||||
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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.