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DTC P0500:00 [L5]: Notes

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DETECTION CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0500:00 VSS circuit problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If an error in the wheel speed signal from the ABS/TCS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM is detected by CAN when the following conditions are met.

    MONITORING CONDITIONS 

    • Neutral switch and clutch switch. OFF (MTX)
    • Shift range except P, N or R range (ATX)
    • Absolute load above 40 % 
    • Engine speed above 2, 000 RPM 
    • Brake switch. OFF
Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM)
  • The 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.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • VSS signal malfunction
    • Front ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction
    • ABS/TCS or DSC HU/CM malfunction
    • ABS/TCS or DSC HU/CM connector or terminal malfunction
    • PCM connector or terminal malfunction
  • PCM malfunction