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Off-Vehicle Inspection

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  1. Connect the VSS terminal 2 to the battery positive terminal, connect the battery negative terminal to VSS terminal 1 through an ammeter set to a resistance of 100 ohm  .
    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Negative Terminal To VSS Terminal
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    NOTE:
    • Inspect with a tester that can indicate more than 10 megohms  and confirm that the value is more than 1 megohm  .
  2. Measure the current while waving a magnet back and forth over the top of the VSS (less than 5 mm {0.2 in}  ).
    Fig 2: Measuring Current By Waving Magnet Back And Forth Over Top Of VSS
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    • If there is any malfunction, replace the VSS.
    VSS SPECIFICATION

    Signal Current (mA)
    High 12.0-16.0
    Low 4.0-8.0