What is DTC code for vehicle speed sensor?
P0500 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.
Where is P0500 located?
It’s typically found on or near the transmission system on rear-wheel-drive vehicles. It may also be located inside a wheel well or attached to the speedometer. In many modern engines, there is a speed sensor on each wheel. Check your manual before you start making repairs to find out the configuration of your engine.
How can you tell which wheel speed sensor is bad?
To test the ABS sensor all you have to do is spin the wheel hub with your hand. It is important to do this slowly. Spinning the hub will cause a charge, and this will give the voltmeter reading. If the sensor is working right, the reading will be around 400 AC voltage.
What does the speed sensor on a Toyota p0500 do?
P0500 Toyota Description The vehicle speed sensor outputs a 4 pulse signal for every revolution of the rotor shaft, which is rotated by the transmission output shaft via the driven gear.
What is the p0500 code on a Toyota Tacoma?
P0500 TOYOTA Tech Notes The P0500 code is very common on the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Camry, Toyota Tundra, Toyota RAV-4. Before replacing the sensor you should try cleaning the sensor gear and erasing the code. If the light comes back you may have to replace the sensor. There is factory service bulletin for the following Toyota models:
Where is the transmission speed sensor on a Toyota Sienna?
I looked in ALLDATA for a ’98, and under Transmission Speed Sensor, it has the same diagram I posted, BUT there’s a TSB listed, TC002-00. It says: The (A540E) transaxle used in 1998-2000 model year Sienna vehicles incorporates a speed sensor housing on the differential cover.
What causes a Toyota speed sensor to malfunction?
P0500 TOYOTA Possible Causes. Faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor. Vehicle speed sensor harness or connectors is open or shorted. Vehicle speed sensor circuit poor electrical connection. Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)