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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000TACOMA REGULAR CAB 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTION
2000 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Testing and Inspection
2000 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR OPERATION
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the tester to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
c. Rotate the shaft.
d. Check that there is voltage change from approx. 0 V to 11 V or more between terminals 2 and 3.
HINT: The voltage change should be performed 4 times for every revolution of the speed sensor shaft.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the tester to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
c. Rotate the shaft.
d. Check that there is voltage change from approx. 0 V to 11 V or more between terminals 2 and 3.
HINT: The voltage change should be performed 4 times for every revolution of the speed sensor shaft.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.
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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.