Crankshaft Position Sensor: Description

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NOTE: For removal and installation procedures, refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .

The crankshaft position sensor is located at the left rear of the engine just above the starter motor. See Fig 1. This sensor is used to detect engine speed.

Fig 1: SENSOR LOCATIONS

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1 - BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR

2 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

3 - INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR