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Vehicle Speed Sensor

  1. Vehicle speed sensor is located on transaxle and contains a Black 3-pin electrical connector. Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal No. 3 (outer terminal) and negative lead to terminal No. 2 (center terminal) on vehicle speed sensor terminals. See Fig 1.
  2. Using jumper wires, connect positive battery terminal to terminal No. 1 (outer terminal) and negative battery terminal to terminal No. 2 (center terminal) on vehicle speed sensor terminals. See Fig 1.
  3. While rotating vehicle speed sensor shaft, ensure voltage changes from zero to at least 11 volts. Voltage should change 4 times per revolution of the shaft. Replace vehicle speed sensor if voltage does not change as specified. Remove test equipment.
Fig 1: Testing Vehicle Speed Sensor
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