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No. 1 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from No. 1 VSS, located on top of transaxle. See Figure. Connect positive battery lead to terminal No. 1 and negative lead to terminal No. 2. Connect positive lead of voltmeter to terminal No. 3 and negative lead to terminal No. 2. See Fig 1.
  2. Raise and support one vehicle front wheel. Rotate wheel and monitor voltmeter. Ensure voltage changes from zero to 11 volts. Voltage should change 4 times per each revolution of speed sensor shaft. Replace speed sensor if voltage does not change as specified.
Fig 1: Checking No. 1 Vehicle Speed Sensor
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