Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS, drive the vehicle, and verify the input value of the OSS PID.
^ If the input value is 0 rpm, perform the "Power Supply Voltage Inspection", "Open Circuit Inspection", or "Short Circuit Inspection".
^ If the input value is other than 0 rpm, perform the "Visual Inspection" or "Wave Profile Inspection".

Visual Inspection
1. Remove the VSS.
2. Make sure that the sensor is free of any metallic shavings or particles.
^ If any are found on the sensor, clean them off.
3. Install the VSS.

Wave profile Inspection
1. Remove the TCM.
2. Connect M-MDS to DLC connector.
3. Connect oscilloscope test leads to the following TCM connector terminals.
^ (+) lead: TCM terminal 2P
^ (-) lead: TCM terminal 1P
4. Start the engine.
5. Monitor VSS PID.





6. Inspect wave profile.
^ TCM terminal: 2P (+) - 1P (-)
^ Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV (Y), 2.5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
^ Vehicle condition: drive the vehicle with 32 km/h(20 mph)
^ If wave profile or voltage are out of specifications, carry out the "Open Circuit Inspection" or "Short Circuit Inspection"

Power Supply Voltage Inspection
1. Disconnect the VSS connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.





3. Measure voltage at VSS connector terminal B (wiring harness side).
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) voltage 4.5-5.5 V
^ If voltage is okay, go to Open Circuit Inspection and Short Circuit Inspection.
^ If voltage is wrong, repair wiring harness between VSS and TCM.

Open Circuit Inspection
1. Inspect the following circuit for open.
^ Power circuit (VSS connector terminal A to main relay terminal D)
^ Ground circuit (VSS connector terminal C to GND)
^ If an open circuit or short circuit is found, repair the malfunctioning wiring harness.
^ If there are no open or short circuits, perform the sensor rotor inspection.

Short Circuit Inspection





1. Inspect the following circuit for short.
^ Power circuit (VSS connector terminal A to main relay terminal D)
^ If an open circuit or short circuit is found, repair the malfunctioning wiring harness.
^ If there are no open or short circuits, perform the sensor rotor inspection.

Sensor Rotor Inspection
1. Remove the VSS.
2. Shift the selector lever to N position.
3. Inspect sensor rotor surface via VSS installation hole while rotating the front tire manually.
1) Is sensor rotor free of damage and cracks?
2) Is sensor rotor free of any metallic shavings or particles?
^ If sensor rotor is okay, replace the VSS.
^ If there is a problem, clean or replace the sensor rotor.