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Vehicle Speed Sensor

Voltage inspection

  1. Turn ignition to ON and use a voltmeter to back probe pin 1.
  2. Have an assistant rotate one drive wheel, checking other drive wheel, if necessary. This will rotate vehicle speed sensor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G01095834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Voltmeter reading should alternate between approximately 1 and 10 volts.
  4. If this requirement is not met, replace vehicle speed sensor.