Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

Engine Control Components

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

The VSS is a variable reluctance or Hall-effect sensor that generates a waveform with a frequency that is proportional to the speed of the vehicle. If the vehicle is moving at a relatively low speed, the sensor produces a signal with a low frequency. As the vehicle velocity increases, the sensor generates a signal with a higher frequency. The PCM uses the frequency signal generated by the VSS (and other inputs) to control such parameters as fuel injection, ignition control, transmission/transaxle shift scheduling, and torque converter clutch scheduling.

Typical Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS):

Typical Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)