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Vehicle Speed Sensor

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  1. Vehicle speed sensor is mounted near rear of transmission or transfer case and contains a 3-pin electrical connector. See Figure. 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.
  2. Remove vehicle speed sensor. 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.
  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. Remove test equipment.
    Fig 1: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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