Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Description and Operation
VSS Operation
The vehicle speed sensor uses a Hall IC pick-up to generate speed signals (MT model). This sensor is installed on the transmission case and detects
rotating speed of the transmission output gear.
The sensor generates 4 pulses per rotation of the speed sensor driven shaft and send them to the speedometer.
CONSTRUCTION
The speed sensor mainly consists of a Hall IC, magnet ring, driven shaft and spring.
OPERATION