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VSS Rationality Monitor

OPERATION

DTC(s) P0500, P0501
Monitor execution Continuous
Monitoring Duration P0500:
Monitor 1: Not applicable
Monitor 2: 0.2 sec.
Monitor 3: 5 Sec
P0501: 10 - 30 sec.
ENABLE CONDITIONS

Parameter Min. Max.
P0500: 
Monitor 1: 
Engine start complete 560 RPM -
Battery voltage 10 V 18 V
Monitor 2: 
Not applicable
Monitor 3: 
Fuel system status Fuel-cut
Engine speed - 4,000 RPM
CKP sensor or reference mark of CKP sensor No DTC (P0335, P0336)
ECT sensor No DTC (P0116, P0117, P0118, P011B, P0128)
CAN communication with ABS/ESP® control module No DTC (U0121)
P0501: 
Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12 mph) -
Vehicle speed sensor No DTC (P0500)
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0500: 
Monitor 1: 
CAN communication error (U0121) set
Monitor 2: 
Vehicle speed of left or right wheel > 277 km/h (172 mph)
Monitor 3: 
Vehicle speed of left or right wheel < 4 km/h (2.5 mph)
P0501: 
Speed difference between both vehicle speed sensors > 25 - 50% (function of averaged vehicle speed)