On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side).
If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and AT main relay.
B+
e. Switch the ignition to off.
f. Connect the VSS connector.
2. Inspect the GND circuit for the VSS.
a. Switch the ignition to off.
b. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal C (harness-side).
If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and GND.
Below 1.0 V
3. Inspect the signal circuit for the VSS.
a. Connect the oscilloscope to the following TCM connector terminals and set it as below.
(+) lead: TCM terminal Z
(-) lead: battery negative terminal
Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
b. Start the engine.
c. Measure the wave form when the following conditions are met.
Gear position: 3GR
Vehicle speed: 30 km/h {19 mph}
If there is any malfunction, replace the VSS..
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
A/F Sensor Inspection
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. Switch the ignition to ON.
3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
4. Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS..
VSS (Vehicle speed)
RPM (Engine speed)
O2S11 (A/F sensor output current)
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Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the AFS OFF switch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the AFS OFF switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the AFS OFF switch.
4. Apply battery po ...
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of ...