Troubleshooting

DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

DTC Detecting Condition:

This sensor is mounted in the combination meter. It contains a magnet which is rotated by the speedometer.

Turning the reed switch ON and OFF 4 times for every revolution of the speedometer.

It is then transmitted to the ECM. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

Wiring Diagram:

Step 1 - 2:

Step 3 - 4:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester. Because freeze frame records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful to determine whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.