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DTC 42

Component Location:






CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The vehicle speed sensor outputs a 4-pulse signal for every revolution of the transaxle differential. After this signal converted into a more precise rectangular wave form by the wave form shaping circuit inside the combination meter, it is then transmitted to the ECM.

Shift Map During Malfunction Of VSS:






FAIL SAFE FUNCTION
If the VSS fails, shift control takes place so that the throttle opening ration and RPM are controlled according to the shift control map.


Code 42 Detection Condition:






DTC DETECTION CONDITION

DTC 42 Diagnostic Chart:






DIAGNOSTIC CHART

VSS Circuit:






WIRING DIAGRAM

DTC 42 Inspection Procedure:






INSPECTION PROCEDURE

VSS Oscilloscope Pattern:






OSCILLOSCOPE PATTERN
Waveform between terminals SPD and E1 when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h.