SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"

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 4-pulse signal and outputs it to the ECM via the combination meter. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

A01GLGLE25
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500

While vehicle being driven, no vehicle speed sensor signal sent to ECM.

(2 trip detection logic)

  • Open or short in speed signal circuit

  • Combination meter

  • Skid control ECU

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01GHXSE28

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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 help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER


    1. Drive the vehicle and check whether the operation of the speedometer in the combination meter 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 Click here.


    NG

    GO TO MALFUNCTION IN SPEEDOMETER Click here

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (VEHICLE SPEED)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Vehicle Speed.

    4. Drive the vehicle.

    5. Read the value displayed on the tester.

      OK
      Vehicle speeds displayed on tester and speedometer display are equal.

    NG

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

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

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


    1. A01GIDDE10

      Disconnect the L10 combination meter connector.

    2. Disconnect the A14 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
      L10-10 (+S) - A14-24 (SPD) Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard resistance (Check for short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L10-10 (+S) or A14-24 (SPD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK COMBINATION METER (+S VOLTAGE)


    1. A01GKLLE01

      Disconnect the L10 combination meter connector.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

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

      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      L10-10 (+S) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V

    NG

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER (SPD SIGNAL OUTPUT WAVEFORM)


    1. A01GM33E01

      Move the shift lever to N.

    2. Jack up the vehicle.

    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L10-10 (+S) - Body ground

      • Engine switch on (IG)

      • Wheel turned slowly

      		 Voltage generated intermittently

      Tech Tips

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


    NG

    CHECK COMBINATION METER (SPD SIGNAL INPUT WAVEFORM) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  6. CHECK COMBINATION METER (SPD SIGNAL INPUT WAVEFORM)


    1. A01GM33E02

      Move the shift lever to N.

    2. Jack up the vehicle.

    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L10-9 (SI) - Body ground

      • Engine switch on (IG)

      • Wheel turned slowly

      		 Voltage 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 - SKID CONTROL ECU) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE NO. 1 METER ECU Click here

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - SKID CONTROL ECU)


    1. A01GISTE01

      Disconnect the L10 combination meter connector.

    2. Disconnect the A19 skid control ECU connector.

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

      Standard resistance (Check for open)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L10-9 (SI) - A19-23 (SP1) Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard resistance (Check for short)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L10-9 (SI) or A19-23 (SP1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (for LHD) B
      OK (for RHD) C

    B

    REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU Click here

    C

    REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU Click here

    A

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR