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Speed Sensor Circuit

When using LEXUS hand-held tester: 

  1. Check speedometer value. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Connect the LEXUS hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON and LEXUS hand-held tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the DATA LIST mode on the LEXUS hand-held tester.

    CHECK: 

    When driving the vehicle, check that parameter value of "Speedometer" changes on the screen of the LEXUS hand held tester.

    NOTE:
    • Be sure to safely route all cables when driving with the tester connected to the vehicle (i.e., keep cables away from feet, pedals, steering wheel and shift lever).
    • 2 persons are required when test driving with the tester: 1 person to drive the vehicle, and 1 person to operate the tester.

    OK: 

    The speed displayed on the screen of the tester changes as the vehicle speed changes.

    OK: Replace combination meter. 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. Check harness and connector between combination meter and ABS ECU (A/T), combination meter and speed sensor (M/T) (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 

    NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 

    OK: Check speed sensor circuit and ABS ECU (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)  and  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)  ). 

When not using LEXUS hand-held tester: 

  1. Check ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING on  DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT/ ERRATIC/HIGH  . 

    OK: Replace combination meter. 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. Check harness and connector between combination meter and ABS ECU (A/T), combination meter and speed sensor (M/T) (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 

    NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 

    OK: Check speed sensor circuit and ABS ECU (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)  and  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING (ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)  ).