CONSTRUCTION
Magnetic Resistance Element (MRE) type camshaft position sensors (intake and exhaust) are used. To detect each camshaft (intake) position, a timing rotor that is secured to the camshaft (intake) in front of the camshaft timing gear assembly is used to generate 6 (3 high output, 3 low output) pulses for every 2 revolutions of the crankshaft. The timing rotor for each camshaft (exhaust) is part of the respective camshaft.
The MRE type camshaft position sensor consists of an MRE, a magnet and a sensor. The direction of the magnetic field changes due to the different shapes (protruded and non-protruded portions) of the timing rotor, which passes by the sensor. As a result, the resistance of the MRE changes, and the output voltage to the ECM changes to high or low. The ECM detects the camshaft position based on this output voltage.