2002 XG350 Vehicle speed sensor - how to test / replace?

I've been all through the Hyundai web site and can't find much of anything other than a location picture. Maybe its so simple to replace it doesn't need documentation? (yea, right - dream on). Can someone help me out? Speedometer is now not working and check engine light is on. Car seems to drive ok, but no cruise control.

Thanks

Dan

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Hyundai's diagnostic routines are very poor and are often not even present. You'll want to base your diagnostics off the schematic for the vehicle speed sensor (in body electrical section).

At the vehicle speed sensor connector, you should have power in the pink wire (key on) and ground in the black/white wire. When the wheels are turning (speed sensor plugged in), you should have a square wave in the brown wire. The frequency of the wave should vary with wheel speed.

To remove the sensor and gear assembly, remove the 10mm bolt attaching it to the transmission. Then, twist back and forth while lifting out of the transmission.

I've had cases where the speed sensor broke during removal attempts. This is yet another reason why, if you've determined you have no signal from the sensor, I recommend just replacing the sensor and gear. This cures over

90% of speedometer inop issues.

Once you remove the sensor, you'll have the sensor and gear out of the transmission. Check the plastic gear. If the teeth are damaged-- usually, the center portion of the teeth is worn-- you'll need a new gear. To remove the gear from the sensor, simply remove the clip holding the gear onto the sensor.

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