•  The VSS is a GMR element type. A 24-pulse signal is generated per rotation of the sensor rotor and the VSS sends this signal to the TCM.

•  Consists of an IC in which a giant magneto resistive (GMR) element and signal processing circuit have been integrated, and a magnet. Signal reliability has been improved with the adoption of the GMR element resulting in the signal amplitude being wider compared to the hall element.

•  Signal detection uses the special characteristics of GMR to change the electrical resistance corresponding to the magnetic field.

•  The size (GMR output) of the magnetic field detected by the GMR element is changed into short waves as a sensor output signal at the signal processing circuit.

•  The TCM performs EC-AT control based on the VSS and throttle position sensor signals.

•  The TCM also outputs the vehicle speed signal to the instrument cluster.