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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Hoist vehicle.
  2. Release parking brake lever, set transmission in neutral and transfer in "2H".
  3. Remove ECM (PCM) cover.
  4. Connector voltmeter between VSS terminal "C51-3-1" of ECM (PCM) connector and body ground.
  5. Turn ignition switch ON, and then turn rear right tire (1) slowly with rear left tire locked. Voltmeter should indicate deflection between 0-1 V and 8-14 V a few times while tire is turned one revolution. If check result is not satisfactory, proceed to "DTC P0500: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) MALFUNCTION ".
    Fig 1: Turning Rear Right Tire Slowly With Left Tire Locked
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