Who I am ---------- Disclaimer Automotive glossary Crank Shaft Sensor Synonym: Crankshaft Sensor

Definition Crank Shaft Sensor: In order to find out the engine speed, for example for a rev counter or the engine control, a crankshaft sensor can be installed. It may be realized as a hall effect pulse generator or a simple induction coil. At this, the flywheel that rotates on the crank shaft is being implemented like a cogwheel, the teeth then cause a little current impuls when passing by the sensor, which can be evaluated. With a gap left in the gear rim of the flywheel, the respective crankshaft angle can be detected too and evaluated by the electronic. All definitions