DTC P0500:00 [FN4A-EL]

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DTC P0500:00

VSS circuit malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION
•  Under the following conditions, the vehicle speed is 0.51 km/h {0.32 mph} or less for 4.5 s.
―  Selector lever position is D or M position
―  Turbine speed is 1,500 rpm or more
―  Engine coolant temperature is 60 °C {140 °F} or more
―  DTC P0894:00 is not stored
―  DTCs relating ABS are not stored
―  Ignition switch is On
Diagnostic support note
•  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.
•  The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
•  PENDING CODE is available.
•  FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
•  The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  DSC HU/CM malfunction
•  PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION
1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded on the repair order?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY DTCs ARE PRESENT
•  Switch the ignition to ON (Engine off).
•  Read the DTC in the DSC HU/CM.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY DTCs ARE PRESENT
•  Switch the ignition to ON (Engine off).
•  Read the DTC in the PCM.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [MZR 1.6].)
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved:
1.  Start the engine.
2.  Warm-up the engine until the engine coolant temperature reaches 60 °C {140 °C} or more.
3.  Select the selector lever to D or M range.
4.  Drive the vehicle with turbine speed at 1,500 rpm or more for 4.5 s or more.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL].)
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY NO DTCs ARE PRESENT
•  Perform the “Reading DTCs Procedure”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC TABLE [FN4A-EL].)
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.