Engine Control System

DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

DTC Detecting Condition:

The speed sensor for skid control computer assembly detects the wheel speed and sends the appropriate signals to the skid control computer assembly.

The ECU converts these signals into a 4-pulse signal and outputs it to the combination meter. After this signal is converted into a more precise rectangular waveform by the waveform shaping circuit inside the combination meter, it is then transmitted to the ECM. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

Wiring Diagram:

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool, as freeze frame data records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining 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.