Where is the Crank shaft sensor located?

1993 FORD RANGER
180,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BROTEHERBILL325
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It's putting out a bad crank sensor on codes. I can't find the crank sensor. Found the cam sensor in the distributor. It's not in the front of the engine anywhere. Thanks
Nov 21, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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STEVE W.
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The sensor in the distributor provides both cam and crank information to the ECM. Testing it for output is easy, use a voltmeter set to AC volts and connect the meter to ground and to the PIP circuit (gray with orange striped wire) at the ignition module connector. You should see 3 - 8.5 volts AC while the engine is turning over. To test further, leave the meter connected to the same wires, switch it to DC volts and disconnect the coil power lead. Then with the key on, turn the engine over by hand using the crankshaft or drive belt while watching the meter. If you see the voltage toggle between less than 2 volts and more than 8 volts, the CID sensor is working, and the problem isn't the sensor.
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Nov 22, 2022 at 9:50 PM
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BROTEHERBILL325
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Thanks so much Steve, I look all over the net and YouTube for this information. Very helpful.
Nov 23, 2022 at 6:14 AM
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STEVE W.
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You're welcome.
Nov 23, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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Where it located?
Nov 23, 2022 at 12:06 PM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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See your other post on the question, in short it's in the distributor as stated in the other question.
Nov 23, 2022 at 12:06 PM (Merged)