Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Control / 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. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.
Do not assemble the CKP sensor or change the installation position using any method other than the following. Otherwise, it could negatively affect engine controls, such as the ignition timing and fuel injection.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Lift up the vehicle.

3. Perform the following procedure for easier access.

a. Remove the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No.2) used to remove the oil filter..

b. Remove the front splash shield (RH)..

4. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.

5. Remove the CKP sensor.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection

Visual Inspection 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 ...

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor

Purpose/Function Detects the crankshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection timing and ignition timing. Detects the crankshaft speed and inputs it to ...

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