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P0500

DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction

Wiring Diagram:






DTC Detecting Condition And Trouble Area:






DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING:
- When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
- Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester.


NOTE:
Check to make sure that the following conditions are satisfied when using this DTC confirmation procedure.
- Intake air temp.: -14 °C, 6.8 °F or higher
- Altitude (barometric pressure): 2020 m, 6650 ft or less (540 mmHg, 72 kPa or more)

1. With ignition switch turned OFF, connect scan tool.
2. Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC using scan tool.
3. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
4. Increase vehicle speed to 50 mph, 80 km/h.
5. Release accelerator pedal and with engine brake applied, keep vehicle coasting for 6 sec. or more (fuel cut condition for 2 sec. or more) and stop vehicle.
6. Check pending DTC and DTC.

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DTC Troubleshooting