What is the function of the crankshaft position sensor?

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ReaganMarie
07/28/25 6:24pm
The function of the crankshaft position sensor: detecting engine speed and detecting the top dead center position of the piston (measuring the top dead center signals of each cylinder for ignition control and the top dead center signal of the first cylinder for sequential fuel injection control). Here is an introduction to the crankshaft position sensor: 1. Introduction: The crankshaft position sensor (CKP) is one of the most important sensors in the engine centralized control system and is an indispensable signal source for determining the crankshaft angle position and engine speed. 2. Classification: There are three main types of crankshaft sensors: magneto-electric induction, Hall effect, and photoelectric.
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