Wheel Sensor

The wheel sensors are the magnetic contactless type. As the gear pulser teeth rotate past the wheel sensor's magnetic coil, AC current is generated. The AC frequency changes in accordance with the wheel speed. The VSA control unit detects the wheel sensor signal frequency and thereby detects the wheel speed.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Sensor

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Fig 2: Identifying AC Frequency

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Fig 3: Wheel Speed and Modulator Control (ABS)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

When the wheel speed drops sharply below the vehicle speed, the outlet valve opens momentarily to reduce the caliper fluid pressure. The pump motor starts at this time. As the wheel speed is restored, the inlet valve opens momentarily to increase the caliper fluid pressure.