Checking vehicle speed signal: Verification

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HINT: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied as follows:

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector

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Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit

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Ignition off.
Lift car so that the front wheels hang free (on AWD rear wheels as well) and remove the wheels.
Engine idling.
Select a gear so the front wheels start to rotate.
Read off the value for speed.
Check vehicle speed signal

NOTE:
Ensure that the wheels are not rotating when the gear selector is moved.

Fig 4: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool
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Is the value for speed updated?

YES
OKAY: Troubleshooting has been completed.
NO
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