FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Model 129

The Service Microfiche does not yet include testing procedures. Use the following test procedure:

1. Remove instrument cluster.

2. Unplug connector 1 (half-round center).

3. Test the speed sensor with an ohmmeter (at harness connector): Measure the resistance between socket 11 and socket 12 of connector 1. Nominal value is 1.8 - 2.2 k ohms.

4. Test the electrical output of the speed sensor with the multimeter set to AC volts. Use the same connections as in Step 3 above. On vehicles with ASR, activate the snow chain switch (S76). With, the rear wheels lifted and rotating, the output of the speed sensor must be > 0.2 V AC at approx. 10 mph (16 kph). Using the signal generator frequency counter, check that the speed sensor output frequency increases in direct proportion to rear wheel speed.

5. Check the speedometer power supply at the harness connector with the multimeter set to DC volts. Measure the voltage between socket 1 (circuit 15, unfused) and socket 10 (ground) as well as between sockets 5 and 10 (circuit 15, fused) on harness connector 1, with the ignition switch in position 2. Nominal value is battery voltage.





6. Reconnect connector 1 and partially reinstall instrument cluster. Connect the signal generator to the speedometer at connector X26/12: red wire from signal generator to socket 1 of connector X26/12, black wire from signal generator to socket 2 of connector X26/12.

7. Confirm the vehicle model tested.





Set the signal generator frequency output according to Table 1.

Test the speedometer at all 3 frequencies listed. The speed indicated must fall within the tolerance range shown.

Note:
Perform this test as quickly as possible, since miles are being added to the odometer.

8. Reconnect and reinstall the instrument cluster, and verify proper operation of all instruments. Check and clear all DTCs that may have been set during testing.