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Component Inspection

  1. Reconnect VSS and ECM connectors
  2. With vehicle raised on a lift, start the engine and place transaxle in Drive. Let vehicle idle and verify speedometer indicates approx. 10 km/h or more on the instrument cluster.
  3. Connect scan tool and Monitor the "VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR" parameter on the scan tool data list.

    Specification: 10 km/h or more (6 mph or more)

  4. Is value within the specification?

    YES 

    • Check for poor connection between ECM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure

    NO 

    • Check VSS for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good VSS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace VSS and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure