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Speed Sensor Signal Check

NOTE: During wheel speed sensor diagnosis, ABS functions like a standard brake system.
  1. Ensure battery is fully charged. Turn ignition on. Verify ABS warning light illuminates, then turns off after 3 seconds. If ABS warning light does not illuminate, check fuse, bulb, and wiring harness. See ABS WARNING LIGHT  under CIRCUIT TESTS.
  2. Turn ignition off. Connect a jumper wire between DLC1 terminals Ts and E1 . See Figure. Start engine. ABS warning light should flash 4 times per second.
  3. Drive vehicle at speeds greater than 28 MPH for several seconds. Stop vehicle. Connect a jumper wire between DLC1 terminals Tc and E1 .
  4. If a DTC is stored, ABS warning light will begin to flash a 2-digit DTC. First group of flashes indicate first digit in DTC. After a 1.5-second pause, second group of flashes indicate second digit in a DTC.
  5. If 2 or more DTCs are stored, there will be a 2.5-second pause between each DTC. After all DTCs are flashed, there will be a 4-second pause, then all DTCs will repeat.
  6. Record DTCs. Turn ignition off. Repair as necessary. See DTC DEFINITIONS . See DTC 31, 32, 33 & 34: SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS for speed sensor diagnostic procedures. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .