Pinpoint Test JD: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Introduction

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WARNING: THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, COMPONENTS, AND WIRING. THE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING LABELS CONTAINING THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYMBOL ARE LOCATED ON EACH HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENT. HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES AND WIRING ARE ORANGE IN COLOR. CERTIFIED RUBBER INSULATING GLOVES AND A FACE SHIELD MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, COMPONENTS, OR WIRING. THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE CYCLED TO THE OFF POSITION FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES, AND THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY SERVICE DISCONNECT PLUG PLACED IN THE SERVICING/SHIPPING POSITION BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (6C135)
harness circuits: CKP(+) and CKP(-)
powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin	Circuit
2	CKP- (Crankshaft Position Sensor Negative)
1	CKP+ (Crankshaft Position Sensor Positive)

Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin	Circuit
E58	CKP+ (Crankshaft Position Sensor Positive)
E42	CKP- (Crankshaft Position Sensor Negative)