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Transmission Speed Sensor: Description and Operation



GF26.19-P-1003MCC Transmission Rpm Sensor Component Description

TRANSMISSION 717.480 /481 /482 /483







L2 Transmission rpm sensor

Location
The rpm sensor is mounted to the transmission housing.

Task
The rpm sensor determines the rotational speed of the input shaft. The determined speeds of the crankshaft and input shaft are used to monitor the clutch operation. The speeds of the input shaft and the drive wheels are used to determine the actual gear engaged.

The diagram illustrates the oscilloscope picture of an rpm sensor.