What is the Speed Sensor and how do you check and replace it on Lexus ES300?

The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is located on the transaxle and generates a voltage signal when it rotates. This signal is used by the PCM to control fuel, ignition, and transaxle shifting. To check the VSS, disconnect the connector and measure the voltage with a voltmeter. If no voltage, check for an open circuit. To further test, raise the front of the vehicle, secure it on jack stands, and block the rear wheels. Reconnect the connector and back probe with suitable probes. With the ignition on and engine off, manually rotate one wheel while holding the other steady. The voltmeter should display a pulsing voltage between zero and 11 volts. If not, replace the sensor by disconnecting the connector, removing the hold-down bolt, and pulling out the VSS. Replace the O-ring and reverse the installation.

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Lexus ES300 Sensor, Speed
Part Number: 89413-48010
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- Other Name: Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: NO.2
- Replaces: 89413-08010, 89413-33010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MCV31L-BEAGKA
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- Other Name: Speedometer Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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- Other Name: Sensor, Speed
- Replaced by: 89413-08020
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK, MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Part Number: 89411-33010
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 89413-08020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK, MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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- Replaces: 83181-12070
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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- Other Name: Rear Speed Sensor, Sensor Ring
- Replaces: 89544-06010
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- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Part Number: 89542-33070
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- Position: Front Passenger Side
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- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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- Position: Front Driver Side
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- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 89542-07010
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- 1997-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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- Other Name: Rear Speed Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 89546-32030
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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- Other Name: Rear Speed Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 89545-32030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Speedometer Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaced by: 89546-33020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Product Specifications
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 89543-07010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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- Position: Rear Passenger Side
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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- Other Name: Front Speed Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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- Other Name: Front Speed Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK

Lexus ES300 Speed Sensor

The Lexus ES300 Speed Sensor helps the car's computers know just how fast it and its wheels are going, helping to maintain correct engine and brake control. Mounted near a ferromagnetic toothed tone wheel, the Speed Sensor measures variations in the magnetic field as the ring rotates, then transforms the data from those pulses into speed data, which the control modules can interpret in real time. Early models of ES300 were based on passive units of Speed Sensor that produced a simple sinusoidal signal created only by the magnetic interference of the rotating teeth, sufficient for simple speedometer and transmission applications. As Lexus refined the sedan, active designs emerged in later editions of the ES300, which, in addition to cleaning the waveform, provided multiple output styles, allowing the anti-lock braking system to provide faster and clearer feedback. Both versions have the same basic objective, but the active Speed Sensor version tolerates larger air gaps, resists electrical noise, and maintains accuracy even at very low wheel speeds. Complementary Hall-effect and magnetoresistive technologies also appeared throughout the years, each increasing the precision under harsh road conditions. Regardless of style, every Speed Sensor on a Lexus ES300 feeds critical information that is applied by the engine computer, the traction control, and the ABS modules to balance power, improve stopping distances, and keep driving smooth and safe for owners of this Lexus favorite.

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Lexus ES300 Speed Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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83181-12040
Q: What is the Speed Sensor and how do you check and replace it on Lexus ES300?
A:
The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is located on the transaxle and generates a voltage signal when it rotates. This signal is used by the PCM to control fuel, ignition, and transaxle shifting. To check the VSS, disconnect the connector and measure the voltage with a voltmeter. If no voltage, check for an open circuit. To further test, raise the front of the vehicle, secure it on jack stands, and block the rear wheels. Reconnect the connector and back probe with suitable probes. With the ignition on and engine off, manually rotate one wheel while holding the other steady. The voltmeter should display a pulsing voltage between zero and 11 volts. If not, replace the sensor by disconnecting the connector, removing the hold-down bolt, and pulling out the VSS. Replace the O-ring and reverse the installation.