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Primary Speed Sensor: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).
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  3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
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  4. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.
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  5. Remove the transmission case cover.
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  6. Move the lock lever in the arrow direction while pressing the lock button, and disconnect the connector.
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  7. Set the ST between TCM and transmission harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>CAUTION .

    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 INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  10. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  11. Set the probe of oscilloscope to the check board connector.

    Connector & terminal:

    (B54) No. 14 (+) - No. 42 (-):

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  12. Start and warm up the engine.
  13. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Lift up the vehicle until the tire bottom is 0.3 m (0.98 ft) or more above the ground.
  14. Shift the select lever to "D" range.
  15. Check the waveform and output voltage of the primary speed sensor with engine idling.
    NOTE: The waveform cycle changes as the speed changes.
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