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This Caravan case study covers scope testing camshaft and crankshaft sensor signals while diagnosing a timing misalignment code, a valuable skill for all makes and models. I also got the chance to introduce you to iATN, and how beneficial it can be as an information resource during diagnostics. The information I found there was a huge part of making a confident call on this vehicle.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 21

symptoms 50

  • check engine light (P0032, P0344, P0016)
  • cutting out/surging off idle
  • intermittent long crank time

fix 50

  • replace camshaft sensor reluctor (part of the timing chain sprocket)

test shown enh 50

  • using scan data to evaluate a cam/crank timing issue
  • how to scope the cam and crank sensor signals
  • how to compare a cam/crank waveform to a known good
  • understanding changes in Chrysler cam/crank sensor reluctors
  • using injector and coil firing events on a lab scope

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • lab scope (Picoscope Automotive 4 channel kit)
  • 20:1 attenuator
  • iATN.net

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Playlist

(Chapter 21) Ignition inputs, cam and crank sensors

Related videos:

Faulty cam sensor setting a crank sensor code - P1389, P0320, P0622:

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Intermittent stall, no start - P0320, P1391 cam, crank sensor testing (Jeep):

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Hall effect cam/crank sensor operation and testing Part 1 (a SD Premium video):

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Jumped timing chain (no compression on 3 cylinders) - GM 3.6:

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Jeep 4.0L timing problems (a ScannerDanner Premium video):

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