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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 86 (ENGINE CONTROLS SELF-DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0500: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (M/T)CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC
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Conditions For Running DTC
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Conditions For Running DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- No Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor DTCs P0107 or P0108.
- No Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor DTC P0117 or P0118.
- No idle control system DTC P0506 or P0507.
- No Throttle Position (TP) sensor DTC P1120, P1220 or P1221.
- The ECT is greater than 95Β°F (35Β°C).
- The engine speed is greater than 1000 RPM.
- The TP sensor angle is 5-100 percent.
- The MAP is 40-99 kPa when the A/C is OFF.
- The MAP is 45-99 kPa when the A/C is ON.
- All of the above conditions are met for 2 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.