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Circuit Description

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The vehicle speed sensor detects the rotation speed of the transmission output shaft and sends signals to the ECM. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on these signals. An AC voltage is generated in the vehicle speed sensor coil as the rotor mounted on the output shaft rotates, and this voltage is sent to the ECM.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor
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DTC CONDITION DETECTION CHART

DTC No. DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
P0500 No vehicle speed sensor signal to ECM under conditions (a) and (b):
  1. Park/neutral position switch is OFF
  2. Vehicle is being driven
  • Open or short in vehicle speed sensor circuit
  • Vehicle speed sensor
  • ECM
  • Automatic transmission assembly
Clutch or brake slips or gear is broken.