| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" |
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles, which are equipped with the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system, detect the vehicle speed using the skid control ECU and wheel speed sensor. The wheel 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 TCM via the combination meter. The TCM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of the pulse signal.
| *a | 4-pulse |
| *b | From Wheel Speed Sensor |
| *c | Skid Control ECU |
| *d | Combination Meter |
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Warning Indicate | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" | The TCM detects the following conditions simultaneously for 4 seconds or more: (1-trip detection logic)
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Does not come on | Comes on | DTC stored |
WIRING DIAGRAM
When DTC P0500 is output, a ground short in the wiring of terminal SPD or an internal ground short in the relevant ECU is suspected.
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING GTS (VEHICLE SPEED)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Multi-Mode M/T / Data List / Vehicle Speed.
Drive the vehicle.
According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
| Tester Display |
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| Vehicle Speed |
| OK |
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| Vehicle speeds displayed on GTS and speedometer display are equal. |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| OK |
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SYMPTOM SIMULATION AND DTC CHECK Click here |
| NG |
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CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (SPD SIGNAL WAVEFORM)
| *a | Component with harness connected (Combination Meter Assembly) |
Check the output waveform.
Remove the combination meter assembly with the connector still connected.
Connect an oscilloscope to terminals E46-6 (+S) and body ground.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the wheel slowly.
Check the signal waveform according to the condition in the table below.
| Item | Condition |
|---|---|
| Tool setting | 5 V/DIV., 20 ms/DIV. |
| Vehicle condition | Driving at approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) |
| OK |
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| The waveform is displayed as shown in the illustration. |
Tech Tips
When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT) Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TCM - COMBINATION METER)
Disconnect the TCM connector.
Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
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| Result | |||
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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.
| Result | ||
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| NEXT |
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PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Perform the initialization and learning procedure.
| Result | ||
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| NEXT |
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END |