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Vehicle Speed Sensor Test (Impulse & Trooper)

  1. With instrument cluster removed, use ohmmeter and check continuity across Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) terminals. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
  2. Rotate speedometer shaft slowly and note if reading alternates from continuity to an open circuit 4 times per revolution. Replace speedometer assembly if VSS is defective.
Fig 1: Testing Impulse Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
G90B17989Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Testing Trooper Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
G90E17990Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
NOTE: If a problem develops with vehicle speed sensor, ECM will set a Code 24. For additional testing procedures, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in this section.