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DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor "A": Description

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 ECM via the combination meter. The ECM determines the vehicle speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.

Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Sensor Communication Diagram
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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0500 While vehicle being driven, no vehicle speed sensor signal transmitted to ECM
(2 trip detection logic: manual transaxle models)
(1 trip detection logic: automatic transaxle models)
  • Open or short in speed signal circuit
  • Speed meter circuit (wheel speed sensor, skid control ECU)
  • Combination meter
  • ECM