| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" |
| P0502 | Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Low |
| P0503 | Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent / Erratic / High |
DESCRIPTION
The speed sensor (SP2) detects the output axis rotation speed and inputs it into the TCM as a signal.
Based on the speed sensor (NT) signal and the speed sensor (SP2) signal, the TCM controls engine torque and shift timing.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition
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Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| P0500 |
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| P0502 |
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| P0503 |
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The NT terminal of the TCM detects a pulse signal from the speed sensor (NT) (input rpm). The TCM calculates gear shifts comparing the signal from the speed sensor (NT) with that from the speed sensor (NC3).
If there is no signal from the speed sensor (SP2), or if the speed sensor (SP2) voltage is below 0.1 V or higher than 1.9 V, the TCM interprets this as a fault, illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.
WIRING DIAGRAM
| *1 | Speed Sensor SP2 |
| *2 | Transmission Wire |
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Using the intelligent tester's Data List allows switch, sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without removing any parts. Reading the Data List early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Note
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
Warm up the engine.
Turn the engine switch off.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the intelligent tester ON.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Data List.
Follow the instructions on the tester and read the Data List.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item/Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPD (SP2) | Output shaft speed/ Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph) Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) |
Vehicle stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph) (output shaft speed is equal to vehicle speed) |
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Tech Tips
SPD (SP2) is always 0 while driving: Open or short in the sensor or circuit.
SPD (SP2) is always more than 0 and less than 300 rpm while driving the vehicle at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more: Sensor trouble, improper installation, or intermittent connection trouble of the circuit.
PROCEDURE
CHECK SPEED SENSOR TERMINAL (SP2 TERMINAL)
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector: (to Transmission Wire) |
Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.
| Standard voltage | ||||||
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Turn the engine switch off.
Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
| Standard resistance | ||||||
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| NG |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - TCM) Click here |
| OK |
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INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (SPEED SENSOR SP2)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector: (to Speed Sensor SP2) |
| *b | Component without harness connected: (Transmission Wire) |
Disconnect the speed sensor (SP2) connector.
Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
Measure the resistance of the transmission wire.
| Standard resistance | |||||||||||||||
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| OK |
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REPLACE SPEED SENSOR Click here |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE Click here |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - TCM)
Disconnect the E50 transmission wire connector.
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector: (to Transmission Wire) |
| *2 | TCM Connector |
Disconnect the E7 TCM connector.
Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
| Standard resistance | |||||||||||||||
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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REPLACE TCM
Replace the TCM Click here.
| NEXT |
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PERFORM AT REGISTRATION Click here |