2RZ/3RZFE Trigger Information
Sensor Information
Crank/Cam Sensor
Waste-spark coilpack variants of this engine use a Crank Position Sensor in the block, and a Cam
Position Sensor in the head. Distributor models do not have a cam sensor in the head - however some have the cam position sensor incorporated into the distributor housing.
Crank Sensor
The crank trigger located behind
the timing chain drive gear on the crank with the sensor near the
alternator. All models have a 36-2 pattern (34 physical teeth; 36 teeth with 2 removed).Pin | Description | Haltech Connection (Crank 4-core) |
1 | Crank + | Yellow |
2 | Crank - | Green |
3 | Not connected | - |
Cam Sensor
The cam sensor can be found in either the cylinder head (coilpack models), or distributor.
Coilpack models
| Pin | Description | Haltech Connection (Home 4-core) |
1 | Home + | Yellow |
2 | Home - | Green |
Distributor models (note: Not all distributors have a home sensor)
| Pin | Description | Haltech Connection (Home 4-core) |
4 | Home + | Yellow |
3 | Home - | Green |
Trigger Configuration
Note: If using Toyota OEM wiring, 'Ground Reference' must be set to Enabled.
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