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DTC P0320: No Crank Reference Signal At Pcm: Testing

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  1. Turn ignition on, with engine off. With the DRBIII(R) scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data. With the DRBIII(R) scan tool, erase DTCs. Start the engine. If the DTC does not set right away it may be necessary to test drive the vehicle. Does the DTC return? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  14 .
  2. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the CKP sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Measure the voltage on the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the voltage between 4.8 and 5.2 volts? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  10 .
  3. Measure the voltage on the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.0 volts? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  6 .
  4. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. Measure the resistance of the (K4) sensor ground circuit from the CKP sensor harness connector to the PCM harness connector. Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the open in the (K4) sensor ground circuit.
  5. Inspect the slots on the flywheel for damage. If a problem is found repair as necessary. If there are no possible causes remaining, repair or replace the crankshaft position sensor.
  6. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Measure the voltage of the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the voltage more than 5.3 volts? If yes, repair the short to voltage in the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit. If no, go to next step.
  7. Turn the ignition off. Measure the resistance of the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit from the CKP sensor harness connector to the PCM harness connector. Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the open in the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit.
  8. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the resistance less than 100 ohms? If yes, repair the short to ground in the (K22) CKP sensor signal circuit. If no, go to next step.
  9. Measure the resistance between the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit and the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms? If yes, repair the short between the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit and the (K24) CKP sensor signal circuit. If no, go to step  13 .
  10. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Measure the voltage on the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the voltage more than 5.3 volts? If yes, repair the short to voltage in the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit. If no, go to next step.
  11. Turn the ignition off. Measure the resistance of the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit from the CKP sensor harness connector to the PCM harness connector. Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the open in the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit.
  12. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K7) 5-volt supply circuit at the CKP sensor harness connector. Is the resistance less than 100 ohms? If yes, repair the short to ground in the (K7) 5-volt Supply circuit. If no, go to next step.
    13. NOTE: Before continuing, disconnect the PCM harness connectors and check the related wiring terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
  13. Using the wiring diagram as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Visually inspect the related wire harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. Visually inspect both the component and the PCM connectors. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If there are no possible causes remaining, replace and program the PCM. See PROGRAMMING  .
    14. WARNING: When the engine is operating, DO NOT stand in a direct line with the fan. DO NOT put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. DO NOT wear loose clothing.
  14. The following tests may help in identifying a possible intermittent condition with the CKP sensor or its related wire harness. Turn ignition on, with engine off. With the DRBIII(R) scan tool as a Dual Channel Lab Scope and the Miller special tool (6801), backprobe the (K24) CKP signal circuit in the CKP sensor connector and the PCM harness connector. Wiggle the related wire harness and connections. Monitor the lab scope screen. Start the engine. Lightly tap on the CKP sensor and wiggle the CKP sensor connector and the related wire harness. Observe the lab scope screen. Look for any erratic pulses generated by the CKP sensor. Did the CKP sensor generate any erratic pulses? If yes, carefully inspect the wire harness and connections, repair as necessary, if OK, replace the crankshaft position sensor. If no, go to next step.
    15. WARNING: When the engine is operating, DO NOT stand in a direct line with the fan. DO NOT put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. DO NOT wear loose clothing.
  15. An intermittent failure with the CMP sensor may, cause the P0320 code to set. Turn the ignition off. With the DRBIII(R) scan tool as a Dual Channel Lab Scope and the Miller Special Tool (6801), backprobe the (K44) CMP signal circuit in the CMP sensor connector and the PCM harness connector. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Wiggle the related wire harness and gently tap on the CMP sensor. Monitor the lab scope screen. Start the engine. Lightly tap on the CMP sensor and wiggle the related wire harness. Observe the lab scope screen, looking for any erratic pulses generated by the CMP sensor. Did the CMP sensor generate any erratic pulses? If yes, carefully inspect the wire harness and connections, repair as necessary, if OK, replace the CMP sensor. If no, the test is complete.
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