Practice question

How does a Hall-effect crankshaft position sensor detect the timing of the engine?

  1. By measuring the temperature of the flywheel
  2. By sending light beams across the crankcase to a receiver
  3. By measuring the engine oil pressure pulse
  4. By detecting a change in magnetic field strength when a steel trigger tab passes the sensor

Answer: D — By detecting a change in magnetic field strength when a steel trigger tab passes the sensor

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