Vehicle Speed Sensor Inspection (Without Abs)[G35M-R]

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Remove the vehicle speed sensor.
(See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (WITHOUT ABS)[G35M-R] ).

Measure the voltage between the vehicle speed sensor terminals while the gear is turning.

METER NEEDLE SPECIFICATION

Meter needle	Action
Moves slightly under 5 V (AC)	Inspect wiring harness between instrument cluster and vehicle speed sensor.
Does not move	Replace vehicle speed sensor.

Install the vehicle speed sensor.
(See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (WITHOUT ABS)[G35M-R] ).

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Vehicle Speed Sensor Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.