Crankshaft Positioning Sensor

CARTELL730

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1993 HONDA DEL SOL
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
147,888 MILES

Once my car reaches 3,000 RPM's it bogs out like a governor kicking in; never going past 3,000. The check engine code show's Crank Shaft Positioning Sensor. Two things done: installed a MSD ignition box, and replaced the distributor. The MSD box needed replaced since the old one shorted out and I replaced the distributor with an OEM, after reading a forum that this problem lies within. I've searched for the position of this sensor with little luck. I'd like to know where to start. Thank you

Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 12:02 PM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi cartell730,

The crank sensor is located inside the distributor and you can perform test to determine if the distribitor is bad.

It is terminals " B " and " F " in the diagram and coil restance test should be between 350 - 700 ohms.

If resistance is good, test for continuity between the wireharness and PCM connectors, terminal B15 and B16.

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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 12:16 PM

KATHY H GREEN

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My 1994 Honda Del Sol 5 speed just shut off and wouldn't start again. Went back couple hours later started again drove about 200 yrs shut down again! Wouldn't start again. Replaced coil and battery and still won t start! What do you suggest?

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Monday, October 8th, 2018 AT 10:21 PM

KEN L

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When it wont start does the ignition have spark? Can you hear the pump working in the fuel tank? Here is a great guide to help us get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, October 11th, 2018 AT 3:41 PM