Engine Speed Sensor - G28-, CHECKING

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General Description

The Engine Speed Sensor -G28- detects RPM and reference marks from a toothed wheel on the crankshaft. Without an engine speed signal, the engine will not start. If the engine speed signal fails while the engine is running, the engine will stop immediately.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Multimeter
Wiring Diagram
Scan Tool

Test requirements

Fuses OK.
Battery voltage OK.
Switch OFF all electrical and electronic accessories.
Vehicles with Auto. Transmission, ensure Selector Lever position is in "P".
Vehicles with Man. Transmission, ensure Shifter Lever position is in "N" with Parking Brake applied.
Coolant Temperature: ≥ 80° C.
Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
For Hybrid vehicles refer to: HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .

Test Procedure

Step	Procedure	Result / Action to Take
1	PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers concern. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK . -- Was Complaint verified?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 2 -- NO: GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2	CONNECT: Scan Tool. START or CRANK: Engine. CHECK: Engine RPM. SPECIFIED VALUE: Cranking or Idle RPM. IGNITION: OFF. -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: CONDITION: May be intermittent. PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 6 -- NO: GO TO: Step 3
3	DISCONNECT: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector. IGNITION: ON. CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- wiring connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage. SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V. IGNITION: OFF. -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 4 -- NO: GO TO: Step 5
4	REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 37 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: REMOVE: Engine Speed Sensor -G28-. Refer to appropriate repair information. CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- wheel for proper seating, damage and/or run - out. Refer to appropriate repair information. Sensor wheel OK REPLACE: Engine Speed Sensor -G28-. Refer to appropriate repair information. GO TO: Step 6 -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 6.
5	REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 27 for resistance. CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 52 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). -- Were Values obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 6 -- NO: CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 6
6	Final Procedure Perform a road test to verify repair -- Does the original DTC return?	-- YES: CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins. REPAIR: As necessary. If all electrical connections are OK: REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information. Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY . Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE . Return vehicle to Customer. -- NO: Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's. If no DTC's return the repair is complete. Return vehicle to customer.