Code P0500

Tiny
POKEPUD3
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  • 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
I have the car listed above it is the XRS model. Recently code P0500 came up. The speedometer works fine without issue. This is the only code the car gives. I tried changing the vehicle speed sensor in both the positions above the transmission, and the engine code would pop up within seconds once I put my foot to the gas. It would never turn on during idle, just when the wheel would turn. Any ideas how to fix this code? It has had me stumped so far.
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 AT 4:40 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
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Good morning.

The code has to do with pulses sent by the sensor. There are many possibilities for this. You will need an enhanced scan tool to monitor the output of the sensor to the ECM.

Below is a list of possibilities.

Roy
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 AT 6:24 AM

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