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Where does the ECU pull the RPM signal

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#1 ·
I recently got into an accident with my LC2 and banged up the front end. at the same time my clutch was going out. So I just got finished putting the new clutch in along with a radiator, condenser, headlights and some other odds and ends. The car starts and runs but my tachometer does not work. Also when the car starts I can tell by sound it runs a few hundred rpm higher.

I think both problems are related. So I was curious where the ECU pulls the tach signal from so I can track down these problems. I took a look on HMA as well and could only find where the wire goes into the ecu.

Thanks for your help.
 
#3 ·
The crank sensor tells the ECM where each piston is in relation to one engine revolution but it cannot tell if any piston is in a compression or exhaust stroke. The cam sensor tells the ECM whether each piston is in a compression or exhaust stroke.
 
#4 ·
Thank you so much guys. I was racking my mind and couldn't think of it. Just to confirm I went to alldata and confirmed with the following.


The crankshaft position sensor, consisted of a magnet and coil, is located next to flywheel. The voltage signal from this crankshaft position sensor is relayed to the ECM to indicate engine RPM and the position of the crankshaft.