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P0500 VSS





Description
The vehicle speed signal is sent to the combination meter from the "ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)" by CAN communication line. The combination meter then sends a signal to the ECM by CAN communication line.




DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

NOTE:
- If DTC P0500 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
- If DTC P0500 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. For USA (Federal) And Canada.






DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.INSPECTION START
Do you have CONSULT-III?
Do you have CONSULT-III?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - GO TO 5.
2.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next test.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- GO TO 3.
3.CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR FUNCTION

NOTE:
This procedure may be conducted with the drive wheels lifted in the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a road test is expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine.
2. Read "VHCL SPEED SE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III. The vehicle speed on CONSULT-III should exceed 10 km/h (6 mph) when rotating wheels with suitable gear position.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Go to For USA (Federal) And Canada.
4.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
2. Warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
3. Maintain the following conditions for at least 50 consecutive seconds.

CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.






4. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES - Go to For USA (Federal) And Canada.
NO - INSPECTION END
5.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
Perform Component Function Check. For USA (Federal) And Canada.
Use Component Function Check to check the overall function of the vehicle speed sensor circuit. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Go to For USA (Federal) And Canada.




Component Function Check
1.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
With GST
1. Lift up drive wheels.
2. Start engine.
3. Read vehicle speed sensor signal in Service $01 with GST.
The vehicle speed sensor on GST should be able to exceed 10 km/h (6 MPH) when rotating wheels with suitable gear position.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Go to For USA (Federal) And Canada.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK DTC WITH "ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)"
ABS (ABS models), VDC/TCS/ABS (VDC models).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Repair or replace.
2.CHECK COMBINATION METER
CONSULT-III Function.
- INSPECTION END