DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor (4JJ3 with DPD)

1. DTC P0500 description

The vehicle speed signal is calculated based on the wheel speed sensor signal and is output to the ECM by the EHCU. If the ECM detects that vehicle speed signals from the EHCU have not been generated for a predetermined period of time, the DTC is set.

2. Condition for setting DTC P0500

Condition for running the DTC

  • The battery voltage is 9 to 16 V.
  • The ignition switch is ON.
  • The fuel injection is OFF with the accelerator pedal not depressed.
  • The engine speed is 1,000 rpm or more.
  • DTCs P0219 and P0606 are not set.

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 with DPD) DTC P0219 Engine Overspeed Condition".

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 with DPD) DTC P0606 ECM/PCM Processor".

Condition for setting the DTC

  • The ECM detects that no vehicle speed signal pulse has been generated for 5 seconds.

3. Action taken when DTC P0500 sets

  • The ECM illuminates the MIL. Refer to Action taken when DTC sets - Type A.

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 with DPD) DTC type definitions".

  • The ECM limits the fuel injection quantity.
  • The ECM inhibits the cruise control.

4. Condition for clearing DTC P0500

  • Refer to Conditions for clearing the MIL/DTC - Type A or Type B.

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 with DPD) DTC type definitions".

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