CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The vehicle speed sensors detect the wheel speed and send 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 assembly. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

DTC DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 The vehicle speed signal from the vehicle speed sensor is cut for 0.14 seconds or more while cruise control is operating.

  • Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit

  • Vehicle speed sensors

  • Combination meter assembly

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to SFI System Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

This DTC may be output by the SFI system at the same time. In that case, perform troubleshooting for the SFI system first.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0500)


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.

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

      Tech Tips

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.


      1. With the shift lever in D, 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.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC P0500 is output B

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here