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Vehicle Speed Sensor: Testing and Inspection

DIAGNOSIS - SPEEDOMETER AND VSS:





ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Release parking brake lever, set transmission in neutral and transfer in "2H".
3. Remove ECM/PCM cover.




4. Connector voltmeter between VSS terminal of ECM / PCM connector (1) and body ground.
5. Turn ignition switch ON and turn rear right tire (2) slowly with rear left tire locked.
Voltmeter should indicate deflection between 0 - 1 V and 8 - 14 V a few times while tire is turned one revolution.
If check result is not satisfactory, proceed to Step 2 of "DTC P0500 DIAG FLOW TABLE".