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Volvo Penta Group 23 EDC III — Checking the camshaft and flywheel sensors

Testing & diagnosis · Camshaft/flywheel tachometer sensors

For the Volvo Penta Group 23 EDC III, from the Volvo Penta service manual.

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Procedure

  1. Remove sensors from the engine; disconnect the connector and check for damage or debris.
  2. Set multimeter to measure resistance across the connector pins (should be 775–945 Ω).
  3. Quickly pass a metal object close to the sensor; check the multimeter gives a reading.
  4. Check the sensor is securely mounted and the distance to the wheel is correct.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Resistance 775–945 Ω
  • Flywheel distance 0.75–2.1 mm (0.03–0.83'')
  • Camshaft distance 0.3–1.0 mm (0.012–0.039'')

Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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