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Turbine Speed Sensor: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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  3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
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  4. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Radio Ground Terminal And Harness Connector
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  5. Remove the transmission case cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolts
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  6. Move the lock lever in the arrow direction while pressing the lock button, and disconnect the connector.
    Fig 5: Moving Lock Lever
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  7. Set the ST between TCM and transmission harness. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

    ST 18460AA040 CHECK BOARD

  8. Connect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and install the harness clip.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the air intake boot assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
  10. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  11. Set the probe of oscilloscope to the check board connector.

    Connector & terminal: 

    (B54) No. 12 (+) - No. 26 (-): 

    Fig 6: Identifying Board Connector Terminals
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  12. Start and warm up the engine.
  13. Check the waveform and output voltage of the turbine speed sensor with engine idling.
    NOTE: The waveform cycle changes as the speed changes.
    Fig 7: Turbine Speed Sensor Output Voltage Signal Waveform
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