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Vehicle Speed Sensor

  1. Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 3 and negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
  2. Connect the positive (+) lead from tester to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.
  3. Rotate the shaft.
  4. Check that there is voltage change from approx. OV to 11V or more between terminals 1 and 2.
  5. The voltage change should be 4 times for every revolution of the speed sensor shaft.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.

    Fig 1: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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