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NX, Sentra, Pathfinder & Pickup

Disconnect speedometer cable from instrument cluster. Remove combination meter. Insert a small screwdriver into speedometer cable hole behind speedometer. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals while slowly rotating sensor with screwdriver. See SPEED SENSOR CONTINUITY CHECK  table for terminal specifications. See Fig 1-Fig 5 . While turning sensor, needle on ohmmeter should deflect twice per revolution.

Fig 1: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor (Maxima, Stanza, 240SX & 300ZX)
G91A00802Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Rear View Of Combination Meter (240SX W/ Analog Speedo)
G91J02348Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: Rear View Of Combination Meter (240SX W/ Digital Speedo)
G92A00927Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: Rear View Of Combination Meter (300ZX W/ Options)
G92G00931Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: Rear View Of Combination Meter (300ZX W/O Options)
G92H00932Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
SPEED SENSOR CONTINUITY CHECK

Application Positive Terminal Negative Terminal
NX & Sentra
W/Tachometer 15 16
W/O Tachometer 25 26
Pathfinder & Pickup
W/Voltmeter 28 27
W/O Voltmeter 24 25