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DTC Detection Logic

At 20 km/h (13 MPH), ECM detects the following status continuously for 5 seconds or more: The difference between a vehicle speed calculated by a output speed sensor transmitted from TCM to ECM via CAN communication and the vehicle speed indicated on the combination meter exceeds 15 km/h (10 MPH).

DTC CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detection condition
P0500 VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC
(Vehicle speed sensor "A")
Diagnosis condition Start engine and shift the selector lever to D range and drive the vehicle at least 5 seconds at 20 km/h (13 MPH) or more
Signal (terminal) -
Threshold At 20 km/h (13 MPH), ECM detects the following status continuously for 5 seconds or more: The difference between a vehicle speed calculated by a output speed sensor transmitted from TCM to ECM via CAN communication and the vehicle speed indicated on the combination meter exceeds 15 km/h (10 MPH)
Diagnosis delay time -