Crankshaft Position Sensor
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2002 Nissan Xterra, 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2002 Nissan Quest, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2002 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ECM depends upon crankshaft position sensor for RPM signals. ECM uses signals to determine triggering of power transistors and fuel injectors. To test crankshaft position sensor, see related DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.