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Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Inspection

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  1. Remove the bulkhead harness connector from TCM. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Control Module (TCM).>
  2. Set the ST between the TCM and bulkhead harness.

    ST 18460AA040 CHECK BOARD

  3. Set the probe of oscilloscope to the check board connector.

    Terminals: 

    No. 12 (+) - No. 26 (-) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Check Board Connector Oscilloscope Positive And Negative Probes
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  4. Lift up the vehicle and raise the vehicle speed up to 20 km/h (12 MPH).
  5. Check the waveform of front wheel speed sensor when vehicle speed is at 20 km/h (12 MPH).
    NOTE: The waveform cycle changes as the speed changes.
    Fig 2: Front Wheel Speed Sensor Waveform
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