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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992G 30 VAN V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS4L80-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
1992 Chevrolet G 30 Van V8-350 5.7L
Output Speed Sensor Circuit
1992 Chevrolet G 30 Van V8-350 5.7LSECTION Output Speed Sensor Circuit
4L80-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Circuit Description:
The output sensor is the magnetic induction type. Gear teeth pressed on the outside diameter of the output carrier assembly induce an alternating current in the sensor. On two wheel drive vehicles, this current is transmitted to a digital ratio adapter where it is passed on to the PCM/TCM. Since vehicle speed is taken from the transfer case on four wheel drive vehicles, the transmission output sensor signal on these units goes directly to the PCM/TCM.
If the input sensor is not operational at start up, this can cause the output sensor to read zero.
Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1. Test one checks for a speed signal at the PCM/TCM.
2. Test two checks the output sensor directly.
Diagnostic Aids:
Check all connections, especially at the transmission pass-thru connector. - Intermittent Malfunctions
Output Speed Sensor Diagnostic Chart:
Output Speed Sensor Circuit:
Circuit Description:
The output sensor is the magnetic induction type. Gear teeth pressed on the outside diameter of the output carrier assembly induce an alternating current in the sensor. On two wheel drive vehicles, this current is transmitted to a digital ratio adapter where it is passed on to the PCM/TCM. Since vehicle speed is taken from the transfer case on four wheel drive vehicles, the transmission output sensor signal on these units goes directly to the PCM/TCM.
If the input sensor is not operational at start up, this can cause the output sensor to read zero.
Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1. Test one checks for a speed signal at the PCM/TCM.
2. Test two checks the output sensor directly.
Diagnostic Aids:
Check all connections, especially at the transmission pass-thru connector. - Intermittent Malfunctions
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