The sensor is to measure precise crankshaft position. -- Mike -------------- Original message from "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- > > > > You are correct: > > There is a pickup in the flywheel. I've seen it while I was replacing my rear > crankshaft seal. Many cars are missing the small metal plate that has the wire > and pickup sensor on it that goes to the diagnostic plug. I actually still had > mine. > > The possible purpose of this pickup other than measuring RPM's by means > besides the ignition eludes me. I'm sure a vendor like Don Steger (who > worked at the factory) could shed more light on this. > > Rich A. > #5335 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/