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P0500

DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction

Wiring Diagram:






DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area:






DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING:
- When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
- Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.


NOTE:
Check to make sure that the following conditions are satisfied when using this "DTC Confirmation Procedure".
- Intake air temperature: between -14 °C and 70 °C (6.8 °F and 158 °F)
- Atmospheric pressure: higher than 560 mmHg (Altitude: lower than 2790 m (9150 ft))

1. With ignition switch OFF, connect scan tool.
2. Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC by using scan tool if any.
3. Start engine and warm up to normal operating temperature.
4. Increase vehicle speed till engine speed is reached 4000 rpm in 3rd gear (M/T) or 2nd range (A/T).
5. Release accelerator pedal and with engine brake applied, keep vehicle coasting and then stop vehicle.
6. Check DTC by using scan tool.

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DTC Troubleshooting