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Deceleration Sensor Check

DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK





a. Connect 3 dry batteries of 15 V in series.
b. Connect VGS terminal to the batteries' positive (+) terminal, and GGND terminal to the batteries' negative (-) terminal, apply about 4.5 V between VGS-GGND terminals.

NOTE:
- When inspecting G sensor, remove it with the bracket together. Do not remove the sensor from the bracket. When replacing G sensor, replace the sensor with it assembled to the bracket assembly.
- Do not apply voltage of 6 V or more to terminals VGS and GGND.





c. Check the output voltage of GL1 and GL2 terminals.

HINT:
- If the sensor is tilted too much it may show the wrong value.
- If dropped, the sensor should be replaced with a new one.
- The sensor removed from the vehicle should not be placed upside down.