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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection





CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]

Visual Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the catalytic converter (WU-TWC) (LH) for easier access. Service and Repair

3. Remove the CKP sensor. Service and Repair

4. Verify that there are no metal shavings on the CKP sensor.

- If there is a malfunction, remove any metal shavings that are adhering.

Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the catalytic converter (WU-TWC) (LH) for easier access. Service and Repair

3. Remove the CKP sensor connector. Service and Repair

4. Measure the resistance between CKP sensor terminals A and B.






- If not within the specification, replace the CKP sensor. Service and Repair

CKP sensor resistance
- 575-790 ohms [18-28 °C {65-82 °F}]

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