4575-Wheel Speed Sensor - Incorrect Direction: Testing

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CHECK FOR DTC 4575-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INCORRECT DIRECTION
NOTE: Check vehicle history, if sensor in question has been replaced verify correct wheel speed sensor was installed.

NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (20 mph).
  NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (20 mph) for set conditions to be met.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: 4575-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INCORRECT DIRECTION active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 2
CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, monitor and graph ALL the WSS speeds and compare graph while an assistant drives the vehicle.
  NOTE: If graph shows periodic dropouts pay close attention to the tone wheel.
3. Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 40 km/h (20 mph).
  Is the WSS speed showing 0 km/h (0 mph) or not matching other wheels or showing erratic behavior?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
  - Refer to the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure
CHECK FOR IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE/MISMATCHED TIRES
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Check and adjust the Tire pressure.
3. Check and adjust all other tire pressures.
4. Inspect for mismatched tires on vehicle.
  Is the Tire improperly inflated or mismatched tires on vehicle?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 4
CHECK WSS LOOSENESS, INSPECT CIRCUITS/TERMINALS FOR DAMAGE
NOTE: Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals
1. Inspect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector, WSS, and WSS harness connector.
2. Inspect the WSS for looseness, excessive corrosion and not properly fastened.
3. Inspect the WSS Signal(-) and WSS Supply(+) circuits between the WSS and Anti-Lock Brake Module for damage.
  Is the WSS loose or any of the wiring/connectors/terminals damaged?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 5
CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR DAMAGE
1. Remove the Wheel Speed Sensor
2. Inspect the Wheel Speed Sensor face for damage.
  Is the Wheel Speed Sensor damaged?
  
  Yes
  - Replace sensor and hub assembly.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 6
CHECK TONE WHEEL/BEARING FOR DAMAGE
1. Inspect the Tone Wheel/Bearing for damage, missing teeth, cracks, corrosion or looseness.
  NOTE: The Tone Wheel teeth should be perfectly square, not bent, or nicked.
  
  Is the Tone Wheel/Bearing damaged?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 7
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
1. Replace the Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
3. Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (20 mph).
  NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (20 mph) for set conditions to be met.
4. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
  Did DTC 4575-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INCORRECT DIRECTION reset?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Test Complete.