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 DTC P0500 [L3 Turbo]

DTC P0500 [L3 Turbo]

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DTC P0500

Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) circuit malfunction

DETECTION CONDITION

• Wheel speed signal from the DSC HU/CM is below 3.7 km/h {2.3 mph} when the following conditions are met:
- Neutral switch and CPP switch are off.
- Load is above 40%.
- Engine speed is 2,000 rpm or above.
- Brake switch is OFF.
Diagnostic support note
• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
• MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
• PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• DTCs are stored in PCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Front ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction
• DSC malfunction
• Connector or terminal malfunction
• PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related Service Information availability.
• Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service information.
If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY STORED DTC IN DSC HU/CM
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Verify stored DTCs in the DSC HU/CM.
• Are DTCs stored?
Yes
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
(SeeDTC Table.)
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0500 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Turn ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
• Warm up the engine.
• Access the RPM and LOAD PID using the WDS or equivalent.
• Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for 18s.
- Engine speed: 2,000 rpm or above
- Gear: Gear is in other than NEUTRAL
- Load: 40% or above
• Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform the "After Repair Procedure".
• Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Troubleshooting completed.