Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
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Detects the crankshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection timing and ignition timing.
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Detects the crankshaft speed and inputs it to the PCM as a CKP signal.
Construction
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Installed on the side of the cylinder block (right side).
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An MR (Magnetic Resistance) element has been adopted as the detecting element for detecting the crankshaft speed.
Operation
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Inputs the signal, which fluctuates according to the crankshaft speed, to the PCM.
CKP sensor characteristic
Fail-safe
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DTC No. |
Fail-safe function |
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P0335:00 |
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause
abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect
the engine control. ...
Crankshaft, Main Bearing
Purpose, Function
The crankshaft converts the reciprocating movement of the piston to a rotational
movement via the connecting rod.
The main bearing forms an oil film on the outer su ...
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Air Bag System Warning Light [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The air bag system warning light notifies the driver of a malfunction in
the SRS air bag system.
Function
If a malfunction occurs in the SRS air bag system, the air bag system warning
light illuminates or flashes.
Construction
LEDs (light-emitting d ...
Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If a malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or
when the engine is vibrating, perform the following steps.
NOTE:
There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an
electr ...
Speedometer
Purpose
The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is
traveling.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle
speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.
Construction
An an ...
