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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 DETECTION CONDITION AND TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE CHART

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 Vehicle speed signal from vehicle speed sensor is cut for 0.14 sec. or more while cruise control is in operation
  • Vehicle speed sensor
  • Vehicle speed sensor signal circuit
  • Combination meter
  • ECM
  • Skid control ECU