ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"

DESCRIPTION

The vehicle speed sensor outputs an 8-pulse signal every revolution of the rotor shaft, which is rotated by the transmission output shaft via the driven gear. After this signal is converted into a more precise rectangular waveform by the waveform shaping circuit inside the combination meter assembly, it is then transmitted to the ECM. The ECM determines the vehicle speed, based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500

All conditions below are detected continuously for 8 seconds or more:

(a) Vehicle speed signal is 0 km/h (0 mph)

(b) Engine speed: 1500 to 2500 rpm

(c) Engine coolant temperature. is 70°C (158°F) or more

(d) Engine coolant temperature sensor, accelerator pedal position sensor, and mass air flow meter sub-assembly are all normal

  • Open or short in vehicle speed sensor circuit

  • Vehicle speed sensor

  • Combination meter assembly

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01CGW7E05

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration Click here and initialization Click here.

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was moving or stationary, whether the engine was warmed up or not, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (VEHICLE SPEED)


    1. Drive the vehicle and check whether the operation of the speedometer in the combination meter assembly is normal.

      Tech Tips


      • The vehicle speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer reading is normal.

      • If the speedometer does not operate, check it by following the procedure described in speedometer malfunction.


    NG

    CHECK ECM (SPD VOLTAGE) Click here

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  2. CHECK ECM (SPD VOLTAGE)


    1. A01CHQOE06
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      Component with harness connected

      (ECM)
      *2 Wheel Turned

      Drive the vehicle.

    2. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the ECM connectors as the wheel is turned slowly.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E25-19 (SPD) - E23-7 (E1) Generated intermittently

      Tech Tips

      The output voltage should fluctuate up and down similarly to the diagram when the wheel is turned slowly.


    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E25-19 (SPD) - C5-37 Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E25-19 (SPD) or C5-37 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)

    OK

    CHECK METER / GAUGE SYSTEM