CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The cruise control system uses the same vehicle speed signal that is sent to the ECM for the SFI system. If DTC P0500 is output, perform diagnosis using the inspection procedure for DTC P0500 in the SFI system. The speed signal is converted for use by the cruise control inside the ECM. Both the SFI system and the cruise control system can set DTC P0500, however, the detection conditions of the two systems are different.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction The vehicle speed signal from the vehicle speed sensor stops for 0.14 sec. or more while the cruise control system is controlling vehicle speed.

  • Vehicle speed sensor

  • Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit

  • Combination meter assembly

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to SFI System.

for 1AR-FE: Click here

for 2GR-FE: Click here

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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. CHECK FOR DTCs (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Clear DTCs

    5. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection condition is met.

      Tech Tips

      If the detection condition is not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.


      1. Drive the vehicle for more than 10 seconds when the engine coolant temperature is more than 20°C (68°F).

    6. Check for DTCs.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0500 is output B

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 1AR-FE: Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2GR-FE: Click here