Primary Speed Sensor, Secondary Speed Sensor

2011 Jeep Compass Limited, AWD, StandardSECTION Primary Speed Sensor, Secondary Speed Sensor
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Primary Speed Sensor It is installed near the CVT fluid cooler in the transaxle case. It sends rotating speed of the primary pulley (input shaft) to the TCM as a pulse signal.

Secondary Speed Sensor It is installed near the output gear part in the transaxle case. It sends rotating speed of the secondary pulley (output shaft) to the TCM as a pulse signal. TCM converts the pulse signal to vehicle speed.

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