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.

Tech Tips


  • A voltage of 12 V or 5 V is output from each ECU and then input to the combination meter. The signal is changed to a pulse signal at the transistor in the combination meter. 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 in the diagram below will not operate normally.

B001AVBE04
*a 4-Pulse
*b from Wheel Speed Sensor
*c Skid Control ECU
*d Combination Meter
DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 While the vehicle is being driven, no vehicle speed sensor signal is transmitted to the ECM (2 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in speed signal circuit

  • Combination meter

  • ECM

  • Skid control ECU

MONITOR DESCRIPTION


WIRING DIAGRAM

B001B2XE24

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. 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.

      OK
      Speedometer operation 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 SPD)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

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

    5. Drive the vehicle.

    6. Read the value displayed on the tester.

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

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    NG

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


    1. Disconnect the combination meter connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (for LHD)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E120-6 (+S) - A38-44 (SPD) Always Below 1 Ω
      E120-6 (+S) or A38-44 (SPD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Standard Resistance (for RHD)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E120-6 (+S) - A87-44 (SPD) Always Below 1 Ω
      E120-6 (+S) or A87-44 (SPD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (OTHER SYSTEMS RELATED TO SPEED SIGNAL)

    OK

  4. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (+S VOLTAGE)

    B001AL6E01
    *1 Front view of wire harness connector: (to Combination Meter)

    1. Disconnect the combination meter connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      E120-6 (+S) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V

    NG

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SPD SIGNAL WAVEFORM)

    B0019KFE02
    *1 Rear view of wire harness connector: (to Combination Meter)
    *2 5 to 12 V
    *3 Turn Wheel

    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. Jack up the vehicle.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E120-6 (+S) - Body ground

      • Engine switch on (IG)

      • Wheel is 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.


    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

    NG

  6. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SPD SIGNAL WAVEFORM)

    B0018R3E02
    *a Rear view of wire harness connector: (to Combination Meter)
    *b Turn Wheel

    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. Jack up the vehicle.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E120-5 (SI) - Body ground

      • Engine switch on (IG)

      • Wheel is 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.


    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

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


    1. Disconnect the combination meter connector.

    2. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E120-5 (SI) - A24-12 (SP1) Always Below 1 Ω
      E120-5 (SI) or A24-12 (SP1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (for LHD) B
      OK (for RHD) C

    A

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    B

    REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID Click here

    C

    REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID Click here