SPEED LIMITER SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0500

DTC Code DTC Name
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor

DESCRIPTION

The speed limiter system uses the same vehicle speed signal that is sent to the ECM for the SFI system. If DTC P0500 is detected, perform diagnosis using the inspection procedure for DTC P0500 in the SFI system. The speed signal is converted for use by the speed limiter control inside the ECM. Both the SFI system and the speed limiter 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

The vehicle speed signal from the vehicle speed sensor stops for 0.14 sec. or more while the speed limiter system is controlling vehicle speed.

  • Vehicle speed sensor

  • Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit

  • Combination meter assembly

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

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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. CHCEK FOR DTCs (DTC P0500)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.

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      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

    5. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      Tip:

      If the detection conditions are 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.

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      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

      Result

      Result

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      DTCs are not output

      A

      DTC P0500 is output

      B
    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM

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