That sensor is one of five inputs to the computer in the pass footwell that determines pulse width to the injectors. Actually there ate only 4 that determine pulse width. The trigger points in the distributer generate time base zero. Normally you can unplug that sensor and not notice much difference in the engine. Yours must be sending a really funky signal. Just change it. I don't think they are even that expensive.

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