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Primary Speed Sensor: Inspection

  1. Check for oil leaks.
  2. Check the output waveform and output voltage of the primary speed sensor.
    1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
    2. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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    3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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    4. Disconnect the ground cord.
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    5. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Mounting System>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
    6. Remove the transmission case cover (front).
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    7. Move the lock lever in the arrow direction while pressing the lock button (A), and disconnect the connector.
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    8. Set the ST between the TCM and transmission harness. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

      Special tool: 

      CHECK BOARD (18460AA040)

    9. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
    10. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor, Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
    11. Connect the probe of oscilloscope to ST.
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      Terminal No. Probe
      14 +
      42 -
    12. Start the engine and warm up completely.
    13. Lift up the vehicle.
      CAUTION:
      • Lift up the vehicle until the tire bottom is 0.3 m (0.98 ft) or more above the ground.
      • Make sure that safety is secured where the Tires rotate.
    14. Turn OFF the pre-collision brake function. (Models with EyeSight)
    15. Turn the VDC function OFF.
    16. Release the parking brake.
    17. Shift the select lever to "D range".
    18. Release the brake pedal, and rotate the tires.
    19. Check the output waveforms and output voltage.
      NOTE: For the output waveform and output voltage, refer to the "TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)" service information. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) I/O SIGNAL>WAVEFORM>SENSOR .
    20. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
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      Tightening torque: 

      7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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      Tightening torque: 

      32.3 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.8 ft-lb)

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