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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Crank Sensor

Tiny
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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 103k miles

What exactly does the crank sensor sense? Like if something was wrong with the pulley would it show a crank sensor code?
I've been having quite few problems with the car randomly shutting off and not revving correctly and the mechanic I go to thinks it could be the lightweight pulley I put it since that code came up, sorry I don't have the exact number, but Ive had other people say that the sensor doesn't have anything to do with the pulley. Any Ideas?
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Friday, January 4th, 2008 AT 10:49 AM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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It shows what position your pistons are in. And they usually don't show a code on a scantool. Also a pad pulley won't show any code
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Friday, January 4th, 2008 AT 11:14 AM
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Actually the crank sensor only senses thru magnetizm where the crank is positioned...if the wrong pulley is used, it's a wonder it runs at all...was this pulley designed for your engine? with a crank sensor? Check the old pulley, it will have spots or raised areas the magnetic sensor reads...


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_CKP_5.jpg

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