Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Transmission Speed Sensor: Description and Operation
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Important: The sensor resistance is model dependent and varies with speed from a minimum of 0.5 volts AC at 100 RPM to more than 100 volts AC
at 8000 RPM.
The vehicle speed sensor (or transmission output speed sensor) controls shift points and calculates the TCC slip.
The speed sensor contains a coil that gives OFF a continuous magnetic field. A rotor rotates past the sensor and the rotor teeth break the magnetic
field. Each break in the field sends a pulse to the VSSB (Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer). The VSSB sends two signals to the PCM. The first is a 2002
pulse per mile (PPM) signal that is used by the engine. The second is the transmission/transfer case 40 pulse per revolution (PPR) signal that is used in
order to control the transmission.
In two wheel drive (2WD) applications, the vehicle speed sensor is located on the transmission extension housing. Trans Output Speed = Transfer
Case Speed.
DTC P0502 will set if a fault exists in the vehicle speed sensor circuit 40 PPR line.
