CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0503

DTC Code DTC Name
P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent / Erratic / High

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU assembly outputs the vehicle speed signal to the ECM through the combination meter assembly.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent / Erratic / High Cruise control in operation: When the ECM receives sudden changes in the vehicle speed signal
  • Vehicle stability control system*1

  • Anti-lock brake system*2

  • Meter / gauge system

  • ECM


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT


PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK FOR DTCs (BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Trouble Codes.

    5. Check for DTCs.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output (w/ Vehicle Stability Control System) B
      Anti-lock brake system DTCs are output (w/o Vehicle Stability Control System) C

    B
    C
    A
  2. CHECK COMBINATION METER SYSTEM (SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT)


    1. Check the circuits that send vehicle speed signals to this system in the combination meter system.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  3. CHECK FOR DTCs (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Clear DTCs
    2. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      Tech Tips

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.


      1. Drive the vehicle at a speed for which cruise control operation is possible.

      2. Turn the cruise control system on using the cruise control main switch (ON/OFF).

      3. Push the cruise control main switch to -SET to begin control of vehicle speed using the cruise control system.

    3. Check for DTCs.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0503 is output A
      DTC P0503 is not output B

    A
    B