Vehicle Speed Sensor: Testing and Inspection

1. The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is mounted on the rear of the instrument panel. Refer to COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES/VSS for procedures in removing the instrument panel.

Testing The VSS:

2. Connect an ohmmeter to terminals # 1 and # 2, as shown.

3. Check for continuity/no-continuity as the speedometer cable shaft is rotated.
For each rotation continuity/no-continuity should be indicated 4 times.