SPEED LIMITER 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 4-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 While speed limiter is active and vehicle is driven, vehicle speed pulse stop is detected.

  • Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit

  • Vehicle speed sensor

  • Combination meter

  • ECM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    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.

      Tech Tips

      If it is necessary to refer to the ECD system, refer to the following procedures Click here.


    OK

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    NG

    GO TO ECD SYSTEM