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DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A": Description

The speed sensor detects the wheel speed and sends the appropriate signals to the skid control ECU. The skid control ECU converts these wheel speed signals into a 4-pulse signal and outputs it to the ECM via the combination meter. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Sensor Communication Diagram
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DTC TROUBLE DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500  While vehicle being driven, no vehicle speed sensor signal transmitted to ECM (1 trip detection logic)
  • Open or short in speed signal circuit
  • Vehicle speed sensor
  • Combination meter
  • ECM
  • Skid control ECU