VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]SM2445483
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]

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On-Vehicle Inspection

1.Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.

(1)Remove the under cover.
(2)Disconnect the VSS connector.
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(3)Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(4)Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side).
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• If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and TCM.
VSS specification
B+
(5)Turn the ignition switch off.
(6)Connect the VSS connector.

2.Inspect the GND circuit for the VSS.

(1)Turn the ignition switch off.
(2)Measure the voltage at VSS sensor connector terminal C (harness-side).
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• If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS sensor and TCM.
VSS specification
Below 1.0 V

3.Inspect the signal circuit for the VSS.

(1)Connect the oscilloscope to the following TCM connector terminals and set it as below.
• (+) lead: TCM terminal 2P
• (-) lead: battery negative terminal
• Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
(2)Start the engine.
(3)Measure the wave form when vehicle speed at 30 km/h {19 mph}.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL].)