CKP Sensor
The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor generates a magnetic pulse signal when the engine
is cranking or running. This signal is used by the powertrain control module (PCM) to
detect the crankshaft position of each cylinder.
Engine speed is a very important input to the PCM. Crankshaft speed and position are the
basis for many calculations made by the computer. Crankshaft position values are
transmitted to the computer by pickup coils also known as Permanent Magnet (P/M)
generators, Hall Effect sensors or optical sensors. The Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)
also known as engine speed sensor is typically located in proximity to the crankshaft.
In addition, the PCM uses the CKP sensor in conjunction with the camshaft position
sensor to calculate and perform misfire diagnostics.
Typical crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
CMP Sensor
The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor consists of a permanent magnet, yoke and coil. The
CMP sensor is positioned next to the cam gear. As each cam gear tooth passes the
sensor magnetic pick-up an AC voltage pulse is induced in the coil. The PCM counts the
number of pulses to determine the camshaft speed. The number of pulses counted in one
second is the signal frequency.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
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