Crank Position sensor

[George Harris]

Huw: Is the 88 80Q different from the '87 5KTQ? The 5K has the crank 
position sensor on the clutch housing on top, to the left (driver's 
side) of the block.

Huw Powell wrote:

> 
>> I'm trying to chase down a no spark situation on my 88 80q. In
>> speaking with a mechanic, he informed me of a crank position sensor
>> that could be my culprit. Can any one tell me where this is and
>> possibly how to test it ?
> 
> 
> There isn't a crank position sensor per se on your car, but the Hall 
> sender on the distributor does tell the ignition computer when to fire a 
> spark.  These are a bit prone to damage, breakage, esp. to the small 
> wires that are between the connector and the pickup itself inside the 
> distributor.  You might take a look at that and see if anything is amiss.
> 
> Also, the ignition computer is hidden under the passenger side kick 
> panel (just ahead of the door), and can get damaged if there are any 
> water leaks running down into that area.
>