Diagnostic Aids

Ensure no mechanical failures are inducing engine knock. See TESTS W/O CODES article in this section.

An intermittent condition may be caused by poor connection, rubbed-through insulation, or a broken wire inside insulation. Check PCM harness connectors for backed-out, improperly mated, broken locks, improperly formed, or damaged terminals, and poor terminal-to-wire connections before component replacement.

Fig 1: Code 52 Schematic (LSi) Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit, Open Or Shorted Circuit

Fig 2: Code 52 Flow Chart (LSi) Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit, Open Or Shorted Circuit