Vehicle Speed Sensor
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article for 1995 models or see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article for 1996 models. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
NOTE:
If speedometer operates, vehicle speed sensor is okay.
Connect AC voltmeter (5-volt scale) across vehicle speed sensor connector terminals. SeeFig 1 . Turn drive wheels by hand (if necessary, remove vehicle speed sensor and turn shaft gear by hand). If voltage pulses are detected, vehicle speed sensor is okay. If voltage pulses are not detected, replace vehicle speed sensor.