DTC P0500 [L8, LF]


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DTC P0500

VSS circuit problem

DETECTION CONDITION
•  If an error in the wheel speed signal from the ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM is detected by CAN when the following conditions are met:
―  Neutral switch and clutch pedal position switch: OFF (MT)
―  Load: above40%
―  Engine speed: above 2,000 rpm
―  Brake switch: OFF
―  Shift lever position: P, N, R position (AT)
Diagnostic support note
•  This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
•  The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
•  PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
•  FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2/Mode 12) is available.
•  The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM malfunction
―  Front ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction
―  Connector or terminals malfunction
•  PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 12) HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY STORED DTC IN ABS HU/CM OR DSC HU/CM
•  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
•  Perform the Reading DTCs Procedure for ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for 18 s:
―  Engine speed: above 2,000 rpm
―  Gear: Gear is in other than NEUTRAL
―  Load: above 40%
•  Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure.
•  Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.