Vehicle Speed Sensor: Tacoma
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- Vehicle speed sensor is mounted near rear of transmission or transfer case and contains a 3-pin electrical connector. See Fig 1. Electrical connector contains Blue, Green/Red and Pink wires.
- Remove vehicle speed sensor. Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal No. 3 (outer terminal) and negative lead to terminal No. 2 (center terminal) on vehicle speed sensor. See Figure, Fig 2 and Fig 3 .
- Using jumper wires, connect positive battery terminal to terminal No. 1 (outer terminal) and negative battery terminal to terminal No. 2 (center terminal) on vehicle speed sensor. See Figure, Fig 2 and Fig 3 .
- While rotating vehicle speed sensor shaft, ensure voltage changes from zero volts to at least 11 volts. Voltage should change 4 times per revolution of shaft. Replace vehicle speed sensor if voltage does not change as specified. See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
under ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - 4-CYLINDER article.
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