STEP/SEQUENCE
RESULT
WHAT TO DO NEXT
TM 9-2320-363-20-1
Section 4
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS
E. FLASH CODE: 54
J1587 CODE:
P84 12 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR FAULT
54-10
Check for Open
Disconnect the ECM 5-way power
Greater than
VSS signal line (ckt #556)
harness connector.
5 ohms or open.
and/or (ckt #557) is open. Repair
Install a jumper wire between
open.
Then go to 54-30.
socket D of 5-way connector
and socket E2 of ECM vehicle
Less than or
Problem appears to be with
harness connector.
equal to 5 ohms.
device generating vehicle speed
Find VSS end (non-ECM end)
signal. Refer to vehicle
of the wire for (ckt #556).
manufacturer's specifications/
Read resistance between this other
recommendations regarding
end of (ckt #556) and a good
diagnosis and/or replacement
ground.
of vehicle speed signal
Repeat measurements with
generator.
jumper between socket D of
5-way and socket E3.
54-30
Verify Repairs
Turn Ignition off.
(No Codes).
Repairs are complete. (Note:
Reconnect all connectors.
the only way to completely verify
Turn ignition on.
repair is by road testing it. If
Clear codes.
you drive it on the road and
Note status of "Check Engine"
Code 84/9 returns, please review
light.
this section from first step to
If "Check Engine" light does not
find error.
stay on, start engine and run until
"Check Engine" light comes
Code 84/9 (and
All system diagnostics are
on or for 1 minute.
any other codes).
complete. Please review this
Stop engine.
section from start to find error.
Read Inactive codes.
Any other codes.
Go to START-1, pg 3-345.41,
except Code 84/9.
to service other codes.
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