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Reference Sensor

Fig. 11 Speed sensor/Reference sensor:






This sensor is located in the bellhousing next to the engine speed sensor. It supplies the ECU with crankshaft position information. Once the ECU has determined the optimum timing advance (through the various sensors), it uses this position information to actually fire the ignition.*

* See "IGNITION SYSTEMS" section for testing procedures and specifications.