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1987 Nissan Sentra, CKP Sensor Waveform
Posted to the Waveform Library on 11/17/1998

Here is an example of a high rpm CAS 1 degree signal failure (bottom). This one had a symptom which mimicked valve float. The symptom could only be duplicated at high rpm. The engine would begin to backfire in the intake and bog down as the spark command faile...

 

car Vehicle Data

1987 Nissan Sentra 1.6L

Engine1.6 L / 4 cyl
SubsystemIgnition
Component
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1987 Nissan Sentra 1.6L

Engine1.6 L / 4 cyl
SubsystemIgnition
Component
ConditionKnown Bad