CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The speed sensor detects the wheel speed and sends the appropriate signals to the skid control ECU. The skid control ECU converts these wheel speed signals into a pulse signal and outputs it to the ECM via the combination meter. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of this pulse signal.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 The vehicle speed signal from the skid control ECU is cut for 0.14 seconds or more while cruise control is in operation.

  • Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit

  • Vehicle speed sensor

  • Combination meter assembly

  • ECM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

This DTC may be stored under the SFI system*1 or ECD system*2 at the same time. In that case, perform troubleshooting for the SFI system*1 or ECD system*2 first.

*1: for 2TR-FE

*2: for 1KD-FTV

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    2. Perform the following to make sure the DTC detection conditions are met.

      Tech Tips

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.


      1. Drive the vehicle for more than 10 seconds when the engine coolant temperature is more than 20°C (68°F).

    3. Check for DTCs Click here.

      OK
      DTC P0500 is not output.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2TR-FE) B
      NG (for 1KD-FTV) C

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    C

    GO TO ECD SYSTEM Click here

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here