General Information

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General Description

The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) or Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) generates a waveform with a frequency proportional to the speed of the vehicle. The signal generated by the VSS or WSS informs the PCM not only if the vehicle speed is low or high but also if the vehicle is or is not moving. The PCM uses this signal to control the fuel injection, ignition timing, transaxle shift scheduling and torque converter clutch scheduling. The VSS or WSS signal is also used to detect rough road conditions.

DTC Description

Checking vehicle speed signal every from wheel speed sensor or ABS (or ESC) control every 30 sec. under detecting condition, if an signal is in the detecting condition for more than 20 sec., PCM sets P0501. MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on when the malfunction lasts till consecutive 2 driving cycle.

DTC Detecting Condition





Schematic Diagram





Signal Waveform