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Vehicle Speed Sensor

  1. Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is located on transmission/transaxle and contains a 3-wire connector. Connect voltmeter and battery voltage to VSS terminals. See Fig 1.
  2. While rotating VSS shaft, ensure voltage changes from zero to at least 11 volts. Voltage should change 4 times per revolution of the shaft. Replace VSS if voltage does not change as specified.
Fig 1: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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