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ABS OPERATION CHECK
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHECK
1.Lift up the vehicle and release the parking brake.
2.Disconnect the ABS-ECU harness connector and measure from the harness side connector.
CAUTION: Use a special tool (inspection harness for connector pin contact pressure) to measure the output voltage at the harness side connector to prevent damaging the connector terminals.


3.Rotate the wheel to be measured at approximately 1/2 - 1 rotation per second, and check the output voltage using a circuit tester or an oscilloscope.

WHEEL
SPEED
SENSOR
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
REAR
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
Terminal
No.
6 4 8 1
7 5 9 3


Output voltage
When measuring with a circuit tester: 50 mV or more
When measuring with an oscilloscope: 20 mV p
-p or more


4.If the output voltage is lower than the above values, the reason could be as follows:
•Faulty wheel speed sensor.
So replace the wheel speed sensor.

Inspecting Wave Forms With An Oscilloscope
Use the following method to observe the output voltage wave form from each wheel sensor with an oscilloscope
•Start the engine, and rotate the front wheels by engaging D range. Turn the rear wheels manually so that they rotate at a constant speed.
NOTE: Check the connection of the sensor harness and connector before using the oscilloscope.
NOTE: The wave form measurements can also be taken while the vehicle is actually moving.
NOTE: The output voltage will be low when the wheel speed is low, and similarly it will be higher as the wheel speed increases.


Points In Waveform Measurement

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDY
Too small or zero waveform
amplitude
Faulty or incorrectly mounted wheel speed sensor Replace or remount
sensor
Waveform amplitude fluctuates ex-
cessively (this is no problem if the
minimum amplitude is 100 mV or
more)
Axle hub eccentric or with large runout Replace hub
Noisy or disturbed waveform Open circuit in sensor Replace sensor
Open circuit in harness Correct harness
Faulty or incorrectly mounted wheel speed sensor Replace or remount
correctly
Rotor with missing or damaged teeth Replace rotor


NOTE: The wheel speed sensor cable moves following motion of the front or rear suspension. Therefore, it is likely that it has an open circuit only when driving on rough roads and it functions normally on ordinary roads. It is, therefore, recommended to observe sensor output voltage waveform also under special conditions, such as rough road driving.