The crankshaft position sensor is a less well-known component, but it works hand-in-hand with the crankshaft and the car's computer to keep the engine running smoothly and properly. The sensor's ...

SBK: According to what we have learned, the problem that twice stopped Nicolo is related to a possible defective sensor that controls the position and speed of the crankshaft ...

Essentially it uses a hall effect sensor to detect a spinning magnet on the crankshaft for timing, and a transistor and battery to fire the spark plugs for ignition. Once he got his circuit up and ...