I believe it is a Hall effect sensor so the best (and only way I know of) is to use an oscilloscope and look at the signal. It should be a square wave. The 3 leads are +5 volts, signal, and ground. You should get a pulse for 4 times for each rotation of the crank as there are 4 spikes on the edge of the pulley. Make sure the distance between the sensor and the spikes on the pulley are approximately .020 inches.
the cam angle sensor is the crank angle sensor it preforms both jobs
1991 to 1993 3000gt do not have a crank sensor. Only a cam sensor. And when does go out the car will not start or have a very irregular idle.
The crank angle sensor is located in the distributor.only in the 94 and 95 Honda accord.
You adjust the timing by moving the crank angle sensor. The crank angle sensor is driven by the camshaft closest to the intake manifold (passenger side of the engine) and is located behind the cylinder head and valve cover. Losen the bolt that secures the crank angle sensor, in order to move the crank angle sensor.
You will have to test the resistance on it to make sure it is within specs.
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how to test crank sensor
To test a 1995 Cavalier crank sensor you would need to get a mechanic's computer. They can put a sensor/fuse tester on it and see if it is working properly.
check it for resistance and compare to stock (oem) specifications. if it's a noise "related" problem the signal can be seen on a oscillascope.
there is no crank sensor on a Mitsubishi 3000 gt but there is a crank angle sensor that looks just like a distributor its in the back of the engine on top between valve covers
around the optical lens
Crank angle sensor reads rpm and sends the signal to the ECU (computer) to aid in the calculation of engine rpm, ignition timing, fuel injection and crankshaft position.