Either I am not getting power to the sensor, or I need help testing the power to it.
It reads .345 volts.
It reads .345 volts.
Jun 9, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Crank shaft position sensor, how to test for power?
2005 MAZDA 6
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STEVE W.
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That sensor doesn't get power, it is just a coil that generates a sine wave from the teeth on the reluctor passing the coil's tip. If you have an oscilloscope, you could watch the signal, but a common meter won't tell you much because it doesn't sample fast enough.
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Jun 9, 2023 at 1:35 PM
Well new tool time.
Jun 9, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Many thanks.
Jun 9, 2023 at 3:29 PM
STEVE W.
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If you are looking at tools, take a look at the U-Scope from AES Wave. It's a nice compact single channel scope and is very handy to have. The basic kit is a great starter item.
Mine gets used a lot and I've added a PICO as well. However, if you can find an older Snap-on tool (like the Vantage, modis, solus and others) that has a scope those work pretty well and sometimes for less than the PICO.
Mine gets used a lot and I've added a PICO as well. However, if you can find an older Snap-on tool (like the Vantage, modis, solus and others) that has a scope those work pretty well and sometimes for less than the PICO.
Jun 10, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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