| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" |
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles which are equipped with a manual transmission detect the vehicle speed using the speed sensor. The speed sensor transmits a 4-pulse signal for every revolution of the rotor shaft, which is rotated by the transmission output shaft via the driven gear. The 4-pulse signal is converted into a more precise rectangular waveform by the waveform shaping circuit inside the combination meter assembly. The signal is then transmitted to the ECM. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of the pulse signal.
| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| Drive the vehicle at 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or more | Conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met for 8 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic): (a) Engine coolant temperature is higher than 70°C (158°F). (b) Injection volume is 19 mm3/st or more. (c) No speed signal is input to the ECM. |
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| Drive the vehicle at 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or more | Conditions (a) and (b) are met for 5 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic): (a) The fuel-cut operation is being performed. (b) No speed signal is input to the ECM. |
| DTC No. | Data List |
|---|---|
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed |
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Note
Inspect the fuses of circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration Click here and initialization Click here.
After replacing the fuel supply pump assembly or suction control valve, the ECM needs initialization Click here.
After replacing an injector assembly, the ECM needs registration Click here.
Tech Tips
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
CHECK OPERATION COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SPEED METER)
Drive the vehicle and check whether the operation of the speedometer in the combination meter assembly is normal.
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Tech Tips
The vehicle speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer reading is normal.
| OK |
|---|
| The vehicle speed sensor is operating normally. |
| NG |
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CHECK SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT (SPEED METER MALFUNCTION) Click here |
| OK |
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READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (VEHICLE SPEED)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and start the engine.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Vehicle Speed.
Drive the vehicle.
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Read the value displayed on the tester.
| OK |
|---|
| Vehicle speed displayed on tester and speedometer display are equal. |
| OK |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
| NG |
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE Click here |
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Combination Meter Assembly) |
Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM) Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SPD SIGNAL WAVEFORM)
| *a | Component with harness connected (Combination Meter Assembly) |
Move the shift lever to neutral.
Jack up the vehicle.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the voltage between the terminal of the combination meter assembly and the body ground while a wheel is turned slowly.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
The output voltage should fluctuate up and down, similarly to the diagram, when the wheel is turned slowly.
| OK |
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REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
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REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR Click here |
| OK |
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REPLACE ECM
Replace the ECM Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
CHECK SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT (SPEED METER MALFUNCTION)
Check the speedometer circuit Click here.
Tech Tips
Inspect the speed sensor.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Replace the combination meter assembly Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED Click here |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Repair or replace the harness or connector.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle at 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or more.
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Confirm that the pending DTC is not output again.
| NEXT |
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