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DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Description

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The speed sensors detect the wheel speed and send the appropriate signals to the skid control ECU. The skid control ECU converts these wheel speed signals into a 4-pulse signal and outputs it to the TCM via the combination meter. The TCM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

Fig 1: Speed Sensors Detect The Wheel Speed
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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" When the ECT sensor is normal and the counter gear speed is 300 rpm or more, the vehicle speed signal is not input for 2 seconds or more.
  • Open or short in vehicle speed signal circuit
  • Combination meter
  • Vehicle speed sensor (Brake control system)
  • Skid control ECU (Brake control system)
  • TCM
Comes on DTC stored