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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic procedures.

  1. - This step checks VSS sensor for a battery positive supply.
  2. - This step checks VSS sensor for a ground supply.
  3. - This step checks for a shorted to ground speedometer vehicle speed input circuit.
  4. - This step checks VSS for an output signal.
  5. 10  - This step checks PCM vehicle speed input circuit for continuity to speedometer.
  6. 11  - This step checks speedometer for an output signal. Each one Hz of frequency is approximately equal to one mile per hour.