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DTC C0500-23: Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Stuck Low [06/2018 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA (WHEEL SPEED) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake/EPB / Trouble Codes.
    4. Select a DTC to display the Freeze Frame Data.
    5. Read the freeze frame data of DTC C0500-23.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FR Wheel Speed Front wheel speed sensor RH reading Min.: 0.0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 6553.5 km/h (4072 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations
      FL Wheel Speed Front wheel speed sensor LH reading Min.: 0.0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 6553.5 km/h (4072 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations
      RR Wheel Speed Rear wheel speed sensor RH reading Min.: 0.0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 6553.5 km/h (4072 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations
      RL Wheel Speed Rear wheel speed sensor LH reading Min.: 0.0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 6553.5 km/h (4072 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > DTC(C0500-23) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      FR Wheel Speed
      FL Wheel Speed
      RR Wheel Speed
      RL Wheel Speed

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of FL Wheel Speed is 2 km/h (1 mph) or less when all other values are 12 km/h (7 mph) or more. A
      The value of FL Wheel Speed is 2 km/h (1 mph) or less when all other values are 50 km/h (31 mph) or more. B

    Result: 

    See step  3

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FL WHEEL SPEED) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake/EPB / Data List.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FL Wheel Speed Front wheel speed sensor LH reading Min.: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph), Max.: 6553.5 km/h (4072 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display
      FL Wheel Speed
    4. Start the engine and perform a road test.
    5. Check that the value of FL Wheel Speed changes in accordance with vehicle speed when accelerating from 0 km/h to 20 km/h (0 mph to 12 mph).

      OK

      The value of FL Wheel Speed changes in accordance with vehicle speed.

      HINT: 

      If the result of the road test is within the specified range, it is possible that this DTC was stored due to a particular situation such as brake drag, wheelspin or wheel lockup.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the front speed sensor LH installation.
      GTY453396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Speed Sensor LH
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
      *c 8.5 N.m
      *d No clearance

      OK

      There is no clearance between the front speed sensor LH and the steering knuckle LH.

      The installation bolt is tightened properly.

      Torque 

      8.5 N.m (87 kgf/cm, 75 in.lbf)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REINSTALL OR REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH. Refer to  INSTALLATION [06/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  INSTALLATION [08/2020 - ]