Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C (1996)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Circuit Operation
The vehicle speed sensor generates a signal that is proportional to vehicle speed. The signal produced is a sine wave, which the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) processes into a square wave. The PCM provides the speed signal to speedometer, Magna Steer Module, and for Buick only, the
Multi-Function Chime Module.
The PCM takes the voltage pulses from the vehicle speed sensor on YEL (400) and PPL (401), and uses them to close a solid-state output switch. The
output terminal DK GRN/WHT (817) is switched to ground at a rate that is proportional to vehicle speed.
System Diagnosis
Refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s). See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/- Symptom Table
