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    Voltage Question

    Hi

    Does anyone know of a list or spec sheet somewhere that would tell me what the expected voltage would be for the crankshaft sensor wire. I know the "live" will give around 12 volts depending on the battery charge level. What should the signal wire that goes back to the DME show. I think it should be 4 or 5 volts but I wanted to confirm as I think I may have a wiring issue. I've looked on the wiring diagram and I can't see anywhere that it states what the voltages should be. Be useful to have all the voltages for the different parts written down somewhere so it's easy to refer to.

    Thanks for your help

    Simon

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    I believe I got between 4 and 5 volts, cant really remember for sure. I used a safety pin to pierce the wiring and alligator clip.

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    Hi

    Thanks for the reply. I thought it was meant to be somewhere around 4 or 5. Great idea about the safety pin. So much easier than what I was doing. Thanks

    Simon

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    Just a question, why are you testing the signal wire?
    are you having transmission fault?
    if you are, did you check the mounting of your crankcase position sensor? try to see if its seated properly on the crankcase.
    How's the state of your battery?
    Let us know what you find out

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