Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1994COLT VISTA BASE, 2.4 G, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 21 (SUSPENSION - ELECTRONIC)COMPONENT TESTINGVEHICLE SPEED SENSORTURBO
1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Base, 2.4 G, Automatic
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Turbo
1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Base, 2.4 G, AutomaticSECTION Turbo
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT and 1994 Dodge Stealth. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove knee protector, steering column covers and meter bezel. Disconnect speedometer cable and electrical harness. Remove instrument cluster. Remove vehicle speed sensor from instrument cluster.
- Connect a battery and resistor (3000-10,000 ohms) to vehicle speed sensor as shown. See Fig 1 . Using an analog voltmeter, measure voltage between sensor terminals No. 2 and 3. Rotate speed sensor input shaft and ensure voltage pulses 4 times per shaft revolution. Replace vehicle speed sensor if voltage does not pulse as specified.
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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.