Vehicle Speed Sensor: Description and Operation

1991 Mazda MX-6 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC Turbo F2SECTION Description and Operation

^ The Vehicle Speed Sensor, located in the speedometer assembly, is an "ON/OFF" switch operated by speedometer cable rotation.
^ Switch cycles four times per cable revolution. ECU monitors this signal and calculates vehicle speed based on frequency of "ON/OFF" cycles.
^ Vehicle speed information is used in ECU calculations for various outputs, including automatic transmission control.
^ Rather than use a separate EC-AT control unit, this vehicle incorporates electronic transmission controls within the main ECU.
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