Crank Position Sensor

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » March 10th, 2007, 10:57 am

Ok I am getting CEL code 3 (Crank Position Sensor- G Signal) at times and my car is runnng sluggish and seems to be less fuel efficient. Starts no problem so I am thinking it needs a New CPS. Is the Crank Position Sensor the same on all 4cyl cars (SOHC & DOHC)? I can get a sensor for a 95 but I have a 93. Thanks

Post by **Custommx3** » March 10th, 2007, 11:38 am

there are 2 Crank Angle Sensors. one by the crank, one in the disty.

If you replace one.. could be the other.

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » March 10th, 2007, 11:44 am

Yeah I'm hoping it is not the one in the disty because that would be a lot less $, but I am looking into distributors as well. If it was the one in the disty would my car be running/starting ok like it is? It only comes on every now and then and when it does, car just runs a little sluggish

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » March 10th, 2007, 11:47 am

Just emailed mazda near me and here's what the guy says...
That sensor is located within the Distributor on the 1.6L.

Part# B3F518200R00 MSRP-288.30 Website-230.64 Core-50.00

I would have to order it.

The only MX-3 that used an external crank sensor is the 1.8L V-6. All the 1.6L's have the re CPS located inside the distributor and you have to get the entire dist to get it.
... if this is true I NEED to get a new disty

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » March 10th, 2007, 1:36 pm

yes - B6 engines do not have a crank position sensor - they only have the cam position sensor in the disty - 95-98 1.8L BP engines have the extra crank position sensor.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRAND-NE ... enameZWD1V

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » March 10th, 2007, 10:44 pm

I got a used disty sitting in my garage!! Help me get rid of it!!!

PM your zip, state, city and if you can get paypal going.

thinking about $80(canadian) + shipping was taken off my working 1.6 1992 mx-3 engine.

I'm going through my garage and just found it. So If you don't take it soon I'm gonna be making a pretty big online garage sale. So stay posted!!

Limegreen mx-3 · Post by **Limegreen mx-3** » March 11th, 2007, 12:12 am

yeap replace dissy

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » March 18th, 2007, 2:37 am

Thanks for the offers on the disty's... ordered a reman from Mazda for $230 with 12 mo. warranty. CEL had been off so guess that did solve my problem

10secSim · Post by **10secSim** » March 30th, 2008, 12:50 pm

What type of sensor is in the b6 disty? would it be a hall?

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