engine crankshaft sensor

2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
200,000 MILES
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VIC7974
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when i remove the crankshaft sensor fron the engine and test it with an ohm meter what resitance should i get if sensor is NOT bad?
Apr 26, 2013 at 9:29 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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A resistance test will rarely tell you anything as to the functionality of a Crank sensor. It needs to be tested using a lab scope and comparing wave patterns.
Apr 26, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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JDL
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They don't call it a crank sensor. I found an engine speed sensor.
Condition: min to max resistance.
Terminals: 1,2
specification: resistance
Low value: 1000000000.0
High value: the same
Unit of measure: ohms

Condition: min to max resistance
Terminals: 1,3
Specification:
Same as above.

Condition: min to max resistance
Terminals: 2,3
Specification: resistance
Low value: 730.0
High value: 1000.0
Unit of measurement: ohms
Apr 26, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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JDL
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Hi wrench, didn't see your post, have a good day.
Apr 26, 2013 at 10:47 AM