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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

Description
The vehicle speed sensor is a reed switch. The vehicle speed sensor is built into the speedometer and coverts the transaxle gear revolutions into pulse signals, which are sent to engine control module.





Circuit Diagram





Troubleshooting Procedures

Troubleshooting Hints
If there is an open or short circuit in the vehicle speed sensor signal circuit, the engine may stall when the vehicle is decelerated to stop








Harness Inspection Procedure