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EXCEPT FOR M/T MODELS: DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

NOTE:
  • If DTC P0500 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
  • If DTC P0500 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to "EXCEPT FOR M/T MODELS: DTC LOGIC ".
DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0500 VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC (Vehicle speed sensor) At 20 km/h (13 MPH), ECM detects the following status continuously for 5 seconds or more: The difference between a vehicle speed calculated by a output speed sensor transmitted from TCM to ECM via CAN communication and the vehicle speed indicated on the combination meter exceeds 15 km/h (10 MPH).
  • Harness or connector (The CAN communication line is open or shorted.)
  • Combination meter
  • ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
  • Wheel sensor
  • TCM
  • Output speed sensor

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

      TESTING CONDITION: 

      Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 10 V or more at idle. 

      Go to 2.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
    1. Start engine.
    2. Shift the selector lever to D range and wait at least for 2 seconds.
    3. Drive the vehicle at least 5 seconds at 20 km/h (13 MPH) or more.
      CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
      NOTE: This procedure may be conducted with the drive wheels lifted in the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a road test is expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle.
    4. Check 1st trip DTC.

      Is 1st trip DTC detected? 

      YES: Proceed to "EXCEPT FOR M/T MODELS: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE "

      NO: INSPECTION END