2005 Toyota Avalon XLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Waveform 8

Vehicle speed signal

WAVEFORM 8 REFERENCE CHART

ECM Terminal Names Between SPD and E1
Tester Ranges 2 V/DIV, 20 msec./DIV
Conditions Driving at 12 mph (20 km/h)

HINT:

  • The wavelength becomes shorter as the vehicle speed increases.
  • Depending on the vehicle, the output waveform voltage may rise to 12 V if influenced by optionally installed systems.
    Fig 1: Identifying Waveform 8
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