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Component DescriptionNJEC0272The vehicle speed sensor is installed in the transaxle. It contains a
pulse generator which provides a vehicle speed signal to the
speedometer. The speedometer then sends a signal to the ECM.
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNJEC0273Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
86 PU/R Vehicle speed sensor[Engine is running]
+Lift up the vehicle
+In 2nd gear position
+Vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 MPH)2.5-3V
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On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC0274
DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P0500
0500+The almost 0 km/h (0 MPH) signal from vehicle speed
sensor is sent to ECM even when vehicle is being
driven.+Harness or connector
(The vehicle speed sensor circuit is open or
shorted.)
+Vehicle speed sensor
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNJEC0275CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds
before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
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.
DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)QG
Component Description
EC-370
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With CONSULT-II
1) Start engine
2) Read ªVHCL SPEED SEº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with
CONSULT-II. The vehicle speed on CONSULT-II should
exceed 10 km/h (6 MPH) when rotating wheels with suitable
gear position.
3) If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-375.
If OK, go to following step.
4) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
5) Warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
6) Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 consecutive
seconds.
ENG SPEED 2,600 - 4,000 rpm (M/T)
2,600 - 3,000 rpm (A/T)
COOLAN TEMP/S More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
B/FUEL SCHDL 5.3 - 10.7 msec (M/T)
4.8 - 10.7 msec (A/T)
Selector lever Suitable position
PW/ST SIGNAL OFF
7) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-375.
With GST
Follow the procedure ªWith CONSULT-IIº above.
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Without CONSULT-II
1) Lift up drive wheels.
2) Start engine.
3) Read the voltage signal between ECM terminal 86 (Vehicle
speed sensor signal) and ground with oscilloscope.
4) Verify that the oscilloscope screen shows the signal wave as
shown in the figure.
5) If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-375.
DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)QG
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-371
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Wiring DiagramNJEC0277SEDANNJEC0277S01
HEC891
DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)QG
Wiring Diagram
EC-372
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HATCHBACKNJEC0277S02Models before VIN No. Ð N16U0135126NJEC0277S0201
HEC820
DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)QG
Wiring Diagram (Cont'd)
EC-373
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Models after VIN No. Ð N16U0135126NJEC0277S0202
HEC959
DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)QG
Wiring Diagram (Cont'd)
EC-374
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Diagnostic ProcedureNJEC0278
1 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 86 and meter terminal 57 (Sedan), 39 or 4 (Hatchback).
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©GO TO 2.
2 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors M63, F102
+Harness for open or short between ECM and combination meter
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3 CHECK SPEEDOMETER FUNCTION
Make sure that speedometer functions properly.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 4.
4 CHECK SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT
Check the following.
+Harness connectors M63, F102
+Harness connectors M73, F111 or M169, F113 (Hatchback only)
+Harness for open or short between combination meter and vehicle speed sensor
+Harness for open or short between vehicle speed sensor and ground (Sedan only)
OK©Check combination meter and vehicle speed sensor. Refer to EL-144, ªMETERS AND
GAUGESº.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-177.
©INSPECTION END
DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)QG
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-375
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DescriptionNJEC0279SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONNJEC0279S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
Idle air
controlIACV-AAC valve Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed and cylinder number
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
PNP switch Park/Neutral position
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner operation
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering load signal
Battery Battery voltage
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Cooling fan Cooling fan operation
Electrical load Electrical load signal
This system automatically controls engine idle speed to a specified
level. Idle speed is controlled through fine adjustment of the
amount of air which by-passes the throttle valve via IACV-AAC
valve. The IACV-AAC valve changes the opening of the air by-pass
passage to control the amount of auxiliary air. This valve is actu-
ated by a step motor built into the valve, which moves the valve in
the axial direction in steps corresponding to the ECM output sig-
nals. One step of IACV-AAC valve movement causes the respec-
tive opening of the air by-pass passage. (i.e. when the step
advances, the opening is enlarged.) The opening of the valve is
varied to allow for optimum control of the engine idling speed. The
crankshaft position sensor (POS) detects the actual engine speed
and sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then controls the step
position of the IACV-AAC valve so that engine speed coincides with
the target value memorized in ECM. The target engine speed is the
lowest speed at which the engine can operate steadily. The opti-
mum value stored in the ECM is determined by taking into consid-
eration various engine conditions, such as during warm up,
deceleration, and engine load (air conditioner, power steering, cool-
ing fan operation and electrical load).
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNJEC0279S02IACV-AAC ValveNJEC0279S0202The IACV-AAC valve is operated by a step motor for centralized
control of auxiliary air supply. This motor has four winding phases
and is actuated by the output signals of ECM which turns ON and
OFF two windings each in sequence. Each time the IACV-AAC
valve opens or closes to change the auxiliary air quantity, the ECM
sends a pulse signal to the step motor. When no change in the
auxiliary air quantity is needed, the ECM does not issue the pulse
signal. A certain voltage signal is issued so that the valve remains
at that particular opening.
DTC P0505 IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV) Ð AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL
(AAC) VALVE
QG
Description
EC-376
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Component DescriptionNJEC0287A closed throttle position switch and wide open throttle position
switch are built into the throttle position sensor unit. The wide open
throttle position switch is used only for A/T control.
When the throttle valve is in the closed position, the closed throttle
position switch sends a voltage signal to the ECM. The ECM only
uses this signal to open or close the EVAP canister purge control
valve when the throttle position sensor is malfunctioning.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NJEC0571Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
CLSD THL/P SW+Engine: IdleThrottle valve: Idle position ON
Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNJEC0288Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
40 Y/PUThrottle position switch
(Closed position)[Engine is running]
+Accelerator pedal releasedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
+Accelerator pedal depressedApproximately 0V
On Board Diagnosis LogicNJEC0289
DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P0510
0510+Battery voltage from the closed throttle position switch is
sent to ECM with the throttle valve opened.+Harness or connectors
(The closed throttle position switch circuit is
shorted.)
+Closed throttle position switch
+Throttle position sensor
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DTC Confirmation ProcedureNJEC0290CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds
before conducting the next test.
With CONSULT-II
1) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, wait at least 9 seconds and then
start engine.
DTC P0510 CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH (WHERE FITTED)QG
Component Description
EC-385