Cruise Control System

CRUISE CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM: P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

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 pulse signal and outputs it to the ECM via the combination meter. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of this pulse signal.





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
This DTC may be stored under the SFI system at the same time. In that case, perform troubleshooting for the SFI system first.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Perform the following to make sure the DTC detection conditions are met.

HINT
If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

(1) Drive the vehicle for more than 10 seconds when the engine coolant temperature is more than 20°C (68°F).

(c) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

OK:

DTC P0500 is not output.

NG -- GO TO SFI SYSTEM How to Proceed with Troubleshooting

OK -- USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK How To Proceed With Troubleshooting