Circuit/System Description
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For an overview of the component/system, refer to Electronic Ignition System Description
| Circuit | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 V Reference | Regulated voltage supplied by the control module. |
| Signal | The control module input circuit has an internal resistance connected to 5 V. |
| Low Reference | Grounded through the control module. |
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor | The sensor contains a hall-effect sensor and additional electronics that processes the signal. It detects the change of strength of the magnetic field caused by the reluctor ring. When the strength changes, the sensor changes the amount of current it consumes. This results in a square wave signal of the current, while the voltage stays constant. The control module detects the frequency in which the current changes, which is proportional to the rotational speed. |
| K20 Engine Control Module | The control module controls a series of actuators to ensure optimal engine performance. The control module does this by reading values from a variety of sensors, interprets the data and adjusts the engine actuators accordingly. |
| Reluctor Ring | There are 58 teeth or invisible magnetic segments on the edge of the crankshaft position reluctor ring mounted on the crankshaft. Each tooth or magnetic segment on the ring is spaced at a 60 segment spacing with 2 missing segments for a reference gap. |
The ECM uses information from the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor(s) for sequencing and timing of the spark events.