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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0480 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has FREEZE FRAME PID DATA been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME PID DATA on repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Check for related Technical Service Bulletin(s) repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information.
  • If vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS-IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT 
  • Connect the WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
  • Start the engine.
  • Access VSS PID using the WDS or equivalent.
    • Vehicle speed 20 km/h {12.4 mph}: 20km/h {12.4 mph} 
    • Vehicle speed 40 km/h {24.8 mph}: 40km/h {24.8 mph} 
  • Are PID readings within specification?
Yes Go to intermittent concern troubleshooting procedure.
(See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING .)
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT VSS CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Verify that the VSS connector is connected securely.
  • Is connector normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Reconnect the connector, then go to Step 11.
5 INSPECT THE VSS  Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace VSS, then go to Step 11.
6 INSPECT VSS CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect the VSS connector.
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Measure the voltage following terminals:
    • VSS terminal A (wiring harness-side)
    • VSS terminal B (wiring harness-side)
  • Is any voltage reading?
Yes Repair or replace suspected harness, then go to Step 11.
No Go to the next step.
7 INSPECT VSS CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND 
  • Inspect continuity between following terminal. and body ground:
    • VSS terminal A (wiring harness-side)
    • VSS terminal B (wiring harness-side)
  • Is there any continuity?
Yes Repair or replace suspected harness, then go to Step 11.
No Go to the next step.
8 INSPECT VSS CIRCUITS FOR SHORTS 
  • Inspect continuity between the VSS connector terminals A and B (wiring harness-side).
  • Is there any continuity?
Yes Repair or replace suspected harness, then go to Step 11.
No Go to the next step.
9 INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Disconnect the PCM connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out terminals, corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair terminal, then go to Step 11.
No Go to the next step.
10 INSPECT VSS CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 
  • Inspect continuity between following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • VSS terminal A and PCM terminal 1N
    • VSS terminal B and PCM terminal 1J
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Inspect VSS pulse wheel for damage. Replace VSS pulse wheel and go to the next step.
No Repair or replace suspected harness, then go to the next step.
11 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0500 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Clear DTC from PCM memory using WDS or equivalent.
  • Warm up the engine.
  • Access RPM and LOAD PID using WDS or equivalent.
  • Drive vehicle under following conditions for 18s. 
    • Engine speed: 2,000 rpm or above 
    • Gear: Gear is in other than NEUTRAL
    • Load: 40% or above 
  • Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
12 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  Yes Go to applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE )
No Troubleshooting completed.