Crankshaft Position Sensor

The crankshaft position sensor is vital to the vehicle, as it keeps track of the position or rotation speed of the crankshaft. It is important that the information is sent to the powertrain control module since the data helps the timing for the ignition and fuel injection. There are different types of sensor that the crankshaft position sensor uses.

Various sensors

The different types of sensor have a specific use for the engine, like the inductive, Hall Effect, magneto resistive, and optical sensor. An inductive sensor is a more simplistic and are purely there to help out. While the Hall Effect and magneto resistive have more of a benefit and are active since they can detect static.

Crankshaft position sensor role

The job of the crankshaft is to know the rotational speed also known as the RPM of the crank. The timing is also controlled by the engine control units which is transferred by the sensors, and for a diesel the sensor is in command of the fuel injector.

Common issues with the crankshaft position sensor

The crankshaft position sensor is known for helping to keep the timing of your vehicle efficiently, but a bad crankshaft can lead to engine misfires, noises, and poor engine performance.