Check Abs Wheel Speed Sensor Unit

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Check Abs Wheel Speed Sensor Unit
  1. Visually check the tip of the ABS wheel speed sensor for foreign particles or damage. If necessary, clean the tip or replace the ABS wheel speed sensor.
  2. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector.
  3. Check the ABS wheel speed sensor cable for discontinuity. If defective, replace the ABS wheel speed sensor.
  4. Connect a 12 V power supply to No. 1 terminal of ABS wheel speed sensor connector, then attach resistance to the No. 2 terminal. Rotate the wheel at about 2.75 km/h (2 MPH), and measure the voltage using an oscilloscope.

    Standard value of output voltage: 

    0.7 - 1.4 V 

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector Terminals
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  5. Replace the ABS wheel speed sensor if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
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