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P0500

DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction

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Wiring Diagram

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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, on a level road.


NOTE: Check to make sure that the following condition is satisfied when using this "DTC Confirmation Procedure".
- Intake air temp.: -8 °C (18 °F) or higher
- Engine coolant temp.: -8 - 110 °C (18 - 230 °F)
- Altitude (barometric pressure): 2400 m, 8000 ft or less (560 mmHg (75 kpa) or more)

1. Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC, pending DTC and freeze frame data by using scan tool and warm up engine completely.
3. Increase vehicle speed to 100 - 110 km/h (60 - 70 mph).
4. Release accelerator pedal and with engine brake applied, keep vehicle coasting for 5 seconds or more and then stop vehicle.
5. Check pending DTC by using scan tool.

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DTC Troubleshooting