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Test No. 3

  1. Disconnect distributor connector. Connect voltmeter negative lead to ground. Connect voltmeter positive lead to distributor connector terminal as specified in CRANK ANGLE SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (SOHC)  table. See Figure and Figure .
  2. If voltmeter reads 5 volts, replace crank angle and TDC sensor assembly. If voltmeter reads 0 volts, turn ignition off. Disconnect 24-pin connector from Engine Control Unit (ECU). Connect one lead of ohmmeter to ground.
  3. Connect other ohmmeter lead to distributor connector terminal as specified in CRANK ANGLE & TDC SENSOR GROUND WIRE TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (SOHC)  table.
  4. If there is continuity, repair short to ground in ground wire between distributor connector and ECU connector. If there is no continuity, check pin condition of ground wire terminal at ECU connector. If pin condition is okay, replace ECU.
    TDC SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (SOHC)

    Application Terminal No.
    Eclipse, Mirage, Pickup & Ram-50 3.0L 4
    Sigma, Van/Wagon, Pickup & Ram-50 2.4L 3
    Galant & Montero 1