Mazda 3 Service Manual: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
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).
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If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and AT main relay.
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VSS specification
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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).
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If there is any malfunction, repair wiring harness between VSS and GND.
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VSS specification
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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.
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(+) lead: TCM terminal Z
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(-) lead: battery negative terminal
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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.
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Gear position: 3GR
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Vehicle speed: 30 km/h {19 mph}
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If there is any malfunction, replace the VSS..
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux
can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control.
Make sure that foreign m ...
Other materials:
Mute
The microphone can be muted during a
call.
Press the talk button with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Mute”
Prompt: “Microphone muted”
Canceling mute
Press the talk button with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Mute off”
Prompt: “Microphone unmuted”
Transferring a Call from Hands-
Free ...
Trunk Lid Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Lift the clip in the direction of the arrow (1), and pull out the key rod
in the direction of the arrow (2).
4. Remove the nuts.
5. Remove the trunk lid key cylinder.
6. Install in the reverse order of r ...
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is le ...