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Vehicle Speed Sensor: Tacoma

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  1. Vehicle speed sensor is mounted near rear of transmission or transfer case and contains a Black 3-pin electrical connector with 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 Fig 1-Fig 3 .
  2. 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 Fig 1-Fig 3 .
  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 the shaft. Replace vehicle speed sensor if voltage does not change as specified. Remove test equipment.
    Fig 1: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor (Tacoma 2WD With A/T)
    G96B09968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 2: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor (Tacoma 2WD With M/T)
    G98J12517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 3: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor (Tacoma 4WD)
    G96J09967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002