Safety Warning

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2008 Kia AmantiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Output Speed Sensor: Description

OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DESCRIPTION

Sensor type	Type: HALL SENSOR Output voltage: DC 12V Current consumption: 22mA (Max)
Function	Output shaft speed sensor: Detect the output shaft RPM (T/F DRIVE GEAR RPM) at the T/F drive gear Feedback control, clutch-clutch control, damper clutch control, shift range control, incorrect ratio control and sensor trouble detection signal.
Connector	Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 1: Identifying Output Speed Sensor

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR REFERENCE

Item	Inspection item	Standard value
Air gap	Output shaft speed sensor	0.0335in (0.85mm)
Sensor resistance	Output shaft speed sensor	Over 1 MΩ
Output voltage	HIGH	Over 4.8V
Output voltage	LOW	Below 0.8V

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.