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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.

Speedometer Reed Switch:






2. Connect an ohmmeter to the terminals 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.