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Vehicle Speed Sensor Check

  1. Check Speedometer Operation 

    Refer to Figure

    Does speedometer operate normally?

    1. Yes: GO TO 2.
    2. No: Check speedometer and vehicle speed sensor circuit. Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .
  2. Check Vehicle Speed Input 
    1. Apply wheel chocks and jack up drive wheel.
    2. Disconnect ASCD control unit harness connector.
    3. Check voltage between control unit terminal 22 and ground while turning drive wheel slowly by hand.
      Fig 1: Checking Vehicle Speed Output
      G02053725Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Yes or No?

    1. Yes: Vehicle speed sensor is OK.
    2. No: Check harness for open or short between ASCD control unit terminal 22 and combination meter terminal 13.