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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Description and Operation







[1][2]Top Dead Center (TDC) Sensors
The TDC1/TDC2 sensor determines ignition timing at start up (cranking) and when crank angle is abnormal.






Cylinder Position (CKP) Sensor
The CKP sensor determines timing for fuel injection of each cylinder and also detects engine speed.