Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0503: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit IntermittentDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ignition | P0502, P0503 | P0502, P0503 | -- | -- |
Signal | P0502, P0503 | P0502, P0503 | P0502, P0503 | -- |
Ground | -- | P0502, P0503 | -- | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is mounted on the transaxle. As the transaxle turns the VSS, the VSS provides the speedometer with a vehicle speed input through voltage pulses. This input is used to drive the speedometer.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | Ignition voltage is between 11 V and 18 V. |
| • | Raw output speed is greater than 3000 RPM. |
| • | Output speed change is less than 175 RPM. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Loop to loop change in TOSS is greater than 3000 RPM.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0503 is a type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0503 is a type B DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Operate the vehicle at 16-32 km/h (10-20 mph) while observing the scan tool VSS parameter. The reading should vary with the vehicle speed and not drop out.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observes from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the VSS harness connector.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit and ground.
- Test for ignition V between the signal circuit and ground.
- If all circuits test normal replace the VSS.
| • | Automatic transmission terminal 2 |
| • | Manual transmission terminal A |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| • | Automatic transmission terminal 1 |
| • | Manual transmission terminal C |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
| • | Automatic transmission terminal 3 |
| • | Manual transmission terminal B |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the appropriate control module. |
| • | Automatic transmission TCM |
| • | Manual transmission ECM |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Control Module References for ECM or TCM replacement, setup, and programming
