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jbplock
06-06-2004, 03:09
Interesting May04 GM Techlink article: Loose Crankshaft Reluctor (http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/images/issues/may04/TLmay04e.html#story21)

"This information applies to 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC C/K and MD C 4/5 trucks equipped with the 6600 Duramax LB7 Diesel Engine with rough, unstable, incorrect idle speed or stall.

After completing the published diagnostics for an engine stall or misfire with no trouble found, and the data indicates intermittent high balance rates on random cylinders, check for a loose crankshaft reluctor.

To inspect the crank reluctor, remove the right inner fender, crank sensor, and crank sensor spacer. Use a blunt probe and try to move the reluctor clockwise or counter clockwise. If the crankshaft reluctor is found loose, repair by replacing the necessary parts and be sure to include the alignment pins."

More Power
06-22-2004, 07:49
Thanks Bill. Any idea how common this problem might be?

This is one of those tech tips worth saving for future reference....

MP

jbplock
06-22-2004, 08:05
MP,
I'm not sure how common this is. The text seems to imply that a loose crank reluctor could be mis-diagnosed as an injector problem (??).

More Power
06-22-2004, 08:47
Thanks.. I guess the "intermittent high balance rates on random cylinders" would be the clue pointing toward something other than an injector failure.

If the crank reluctor is used by the ECM to determine engine speed, more fluctuation in engine speed could possibly be seen with a Tech II.

MP