Monitor Strategy

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Monitor Strategy
MONITOR STRATEGY (DTC P0500)

Related DTCs P0500: Vehicle speed sensor "A" pulse input error
Required Sensors/Components (Main) Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), Combination meter and Skid control ECU
Required Sensors/Components (Related) PNP switch, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 2 seconds: Automatic transaxle, Intake airtemperature-10Β°C (14Β°F) or more 8 seconds: Automatic transaxle, Intake air temperature less than -10Β°C (14Β°F) 8 seconds: Manual transaxle
MIL Operation Immediate: Automatic transaxle 2 driving cycles: Manual transaxle
Sequence of Operation None
RENDER: 1.0x

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