P0500

Tests 1 - 5:

Tests 6 - 11:

Tests 12 - 17:

Tests 18 - 22:

Tests 23 - 27:

SYMPTOM
P0500 - NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

WHEN MONITORED
For 3 Speed: With engine running, transmission not in park or neutral, brakes not applied, engine speed greater than 1500 rpm.

For 4 Speed: With the engine running, transmission not in park or neutral, brakes not applied, engine speed greater than 1500 rpm.

SET CONDITION
For 3 Speed: No signal from the vehicle speed sensor for more than 11 seconds for 2 consecutive trips.

For 4 Speed: No signal from the vehicle speed sensor (TCM) is present for more than 11 seconds for 2 consecutive trips.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Electronic auto transaxle trouble codes present
- 8-Volt supply circuit open
- PCM defect (no VSS signal circuit)
- PCM terminal defective
- Vehicle speed sensor ground circuit open
- Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit wiring harness observable defect
- Pinion gear defective
- Output speed sensor circuit open
- Output speed sensor circuit shorted to ground
- Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit open
- VSS signal circuit shorted to ground
- Output speed sensor defective
- Output speed sensor defective (RES > 5.0)
- PCM defective (no VSS signal circuit)
- PCM defective (no VSS signal circuit)
- TCM defective (VSS signal circuit)
- VSS defective