Crankshaft Position Sensor

1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Crankshaft Position Sensor
  1. Disconnect electrical connector for crankshaft position sensor. Electrical connector is located near oil dipstick. See Fig 1. Crankshaft position sensor is located behind lower timing belt cover, just above crankshaft sprocket.
  2. 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 electrical connector.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
Cold (1) 985-1600
Hot (2) 1265-1890
(1) Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).
(2) Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C).
Fig 1: Identifying & Checking Crankshaft Position Sensor
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