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DTC P0500 00: VSS Circuit Problem: Notes

DTC P0500:00 DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

DTC P0500:00	VSS circuit problem
DETECTION CONDITION	An error in the wheel speed signal from the DSC HU/CM is detected by CAN when the following conditions are met: Neutral switch and CPP switch: OFF (MTX) Shift position: except P or N position (ATX) Absolute load: above 40 % Engine speed: above 2, 000 rpm Brake switch: OFF Diagnostic support note This is a continuous monitor (CCM). The check engine light 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 first drive cycle. FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available. DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Fixes the vehicle speed for the control at 0 km/h {0 mph}.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	DSC HU/CM malfunction Front ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM	Not applicable

CAUTION:

Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.

RELATED PIDS

Item (definition)	Unit/Condition	Definition	Condition/Specification (Reference)
LOAD	%	Ratio of actual amount of intake air to the maximum air charging amount (mass volume) of cylinder	Idle (after warm up): Approx. 17.64% Racing (engine speed is 2, 000 rpm): Approx. 14.51% Racing (engine speed is 4, 000 rpm): Approx. 21.17%
RPM	RPM	Engine speed	Displays engine speed