Crankshaft Positioning Sensor

1993 HONDA DEL SOL
147,888 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CARTELL730
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Once my car reaches 3,000 RPM's it bogs out like a governor kicking in; never going past 3,000. The check engine code show's Crank Shaft Positioning Sensor. Two things done: installed a MSD ignition box, and replaced the distributor. The MSD box needed replaced since the old one shorted out and I replaced the distributor with an OEM, after reading a forum that this problem lies within. I've searched for the position of this sensor with little luck. I'd like to know where to start. Thank you
Sep 25, 2010 at 5:02 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi cartell730, The crank sensor is located inside the distributor and you can perform test to determine if the distribitor is bad. It is terminals " B " and " F " in the diagram and coil restance test should be between 350 - 700 ohms.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CrankSensor93DelSolFig05_1.jpg

If resistance is good, test for continuity between the wireharness and PCM connectors, terminal B15 and B16.
Sep 25, 2010 at 5:16 AM
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KATHY H GREEN
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My 1994 Honda Del Sol 5 speed just shut off and wouldn't start again. Went back couple hours later started again drove about 200 yrs shut down again! Wouldn't start again. Replaced coil and battery and still won t start! What do you suggest?
Oct 8, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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STRAILER
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When it wont start does the ignition have spark? Can you hear the pump working in the fuel tank? Here is a great guide to help us get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers, Ken
Oct 11, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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