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Vehicle Speed Sensor

On all other models, remove vehicle speed sensor from transmission. Connect DVOM across sensor terminals. Turn vehicle speed sensor by hand and note voltage. Reading should be .5 volt (alternating current). Check sensor continuity against values in the VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST  table. Replace sensor if values are not as specified in table.

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST (1)

Application Terminal No.
Maxima 53
(1) Disconnect ECU connector. Check continuity between ground and indicated ECU terminal while turning drive wheels. Ohmmeter reading should fluctuate between continuity and no continuity.