Checking Speed Signal From Combined Instrument Panel: Notes

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Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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HINT: An alternative to the following method is to drive the car on the road.
Ignition off.
Raise car so that front wheels rotate freely. For AWD cars, all the wheels.
Remove wheels.
Engine idling
Go into scrolling values.
Select a gear so the wheels begin turning.
Read off the vehicle speed signal.
Check vehicle speed signal

If the speedometer is malfunctioning then carry out fault-tracing on the combined instrument panel first.

NOTE: When the rear wheels are stationary and the front wheels rotate, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be stored in the ABS system. Erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the ABS system after fault-tracing.

NOTE: For automatic transmissions, make sure the wheels are not moving when the gear selector is moved.

Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool
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Does the vehicle speed signal reading agree with the speedometer?

YES
FAULT NOT FOUND: Troubleshooting has been completed.
NO
Refer to Checking Cables