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DTC VHCL SPEED SEN.MTR VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.MTR

Description





The vehicle speed sensor MTR is built into the speedometer assembly. The sensor functions as an auxiliary device to the revolution sensor when it is malfunctioning. The TCM. will then use a signal sent from the vehicle speed sensor MTR.





ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS LOGIC

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE





CAUTION:
^ Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
^ If conducting this DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE again, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 5 seconds before continuing.

After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated.

With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON and select DATA MONITOR mode for A/T with CONSULT-II.





2. Start engine and accelerate vehicle from 0 to 25 km/h (0 to 16 MPH).

Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Drive vehicle under the following conditions:
Selector lever in D and vehicle speed higher than 25 km/h (16 MPH).





3. Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TCM. Self-diagnostic Procedure (No Tools), AT-51, TCM. Self-diagnostic Procedure (No Tools). Without Scan Tool

Wiring Diagram-AT-VSSMTR

AT-VSSMTR-01:





AT-VSSMTR-01





TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE MEASURED BETWEEN EACH TERMINAL

Diagnostic Procedure
1. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL

With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Select TCM INPUT SIGNALS in DATA MONITOR mode for A/T with CONSULT-II.





3. Read out the value of VHCL/S SE MTR while driving. Check the value changes according to driving speed.

Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.





2. Check voltage between TCM terminal 40 and ground while driving at 2 to 3 km/h (1 to 2 MPH) for 1 m (3 ft) or more.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following items:
^ Vehicle speed sensor and ground circuit for vehicle speed sensor
Refer to VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK.
^ Harness for short or open between TCM and vehicle speed sensor (Main harness)

2. CHECK DTC
Perform AT-203, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >>
1. Perform TCM. input/output signal inspection.
2. If NG, recheck TCM. pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.