2014 - Mazda6 - Engine

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR [SKYACTIV-G 2.5]

Purpose/Function

• Detects the crankshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection timing and ignition timing.

• Detects the crankshaft speed and sends it to the PCM as a CKP signal.

Construction

• Installed on the side of the cylinder block (right side).

  

• An MR (Magnetic Resistance) element has been adopted as the detecting element for detecting the crankshaft speed.

Operation

• Sends the signal, which fluctuates according to the crankshaft speed, to the PCM.

  

CKP sensor characteristic

Fail-safe