SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"

DESCRIPTION

Vehicles, which are equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), detect the vehicle speed using the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) and speed sensor. The speed sensor monitors the wheel rotation speed and sends a signal to the skid control ECU. The skid control ECU converts the wheel speed signal into a 4-pulse signal and transmits it to the ECM via the combination meter assembly. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of the pulse signal.

Tech Tips


  • Various systems use the vehicle speed signal distributed from the combination meter. Check all the components possibly related to speed signal.

  • A voltage of 12 V or 5 V is output from each ECU and then input to the combination meter assembly.

    The signal is changed to a pulse signal at the transistor in the combination meter assembly. Each ECU controls the respective system based on the pulse signal.

  • If a short occurs in any of the ECUs or in the wire harness connected to an ECU, all systems using the speed signal will not operate normally.

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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 While vehicle being driven, no vehicle speed sensor signal transmitted to ECM (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in speed signal circuit

  • Combination meter assembly

  • ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If there is no speed signal from the combination meter assembly even though the ECM determines that the vehicle is being driven, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the speed signal circuit. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs P0500: Vehicle speed sensor verify pulse input
Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Vehicle speed sensor

Combination meter

Skid control ECU
Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Park/neutral position switch

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Crankshaft position sensor

Throttle position sensor

Mass air flow meter sub-assembly
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 2 seconds
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Vehicle Speed Sensor Verify Pulse Input Case 1
Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored None
All of the following conditions are met -
Battery voltage 8 V or higher
Ignition switch ON
Starter Off
Time after ignition switch off to ON 3 seconds or more
Engine Running
Intermediate shaft speed sensor revolution 300 rpm or higher
Lost communication with TCM (U0101) Not detected
Either of the following conditions is met 1 or 2
1. All of the following conditions are met -
Engine coolant temperature 20°C (68°F) or higher
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118, P0125) Not detected
Time after park/neutral position switch on to off 2 seconds or more
2. All of the following conditions are met -
Either of the following conditions is met (a) or (b)
(a) Engine coolant temperature Less than 20°C (68°F)
(b) Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118, P0125) Detected
Time after park/neutral position switch on to off 30 seconds or more
Vehicle Speed Sensor Verify Pulse Input Case 2
Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored None
All of the following conditions are met -
Battery voltage 8 V or higher
Ignition switch ON
Starter Off
Time after ignition switch off to ON 3 seconds or more
Engine Running
Intermediate shaft speed sensor revolution 300 rpm or higher
Either of the following conditions is met 1 or 2
1. All of the following conditions are met -
Engine coolant temperature 20°C (68°F) or higher
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118, P0125) Not detected
Time after park/neutral position switch on to off 2 seconds or more
2. All of the following conditions are met -
Either of the following conditions is met (a) or (b)
(a) Engine coolant temperature Less than 20°C (68°F)
(b) Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118, P0125) Detected
Time after park/neutral position switch on to off 30 seconds or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Vehicle Speed Sensor Verify Pulse Input Case 1
Vehicle speed sensor signal No signal
Vehicle Speed Sensor Verify Pulse Input Case 2
Vehicle speed sensor signal No signal

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.

  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

  4. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].

  6. Start the engine.

  7. Drive the vehicle at 24 km/h (15 mph) or more for a total of 30 seconds or more [B].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

  8. Stop the vehicle.

  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [C].

  10. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.

  12. Input the DTC: P0500.

  13. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

  14. If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Click here.

    Tech Tips


    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. 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. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VEHICLE SPEED)


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.

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

    4. Drive the vehicle.

    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Values displayed on Techstream and speedometer display not equal A
      Values displayed on Techstream and speedometer display equal B

    B

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    A

  2. 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
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I18-9 (+S) - A25-57 (SPD) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. CHECK COMBINATION METER SYSTEM


    1. Check the circuits that send vehicle speed signals to this system in the combination meter system Click here.


    NEXT

  4. CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the Techstream on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    6. Start the engine.

    7. Turn the Techstream on.

    8. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

      Tech Tips

      If no DTCs (no pending DTCs) are output to the Techstream, the repair has been successfully completed.


    NEXT

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