P0500 (blink 42, U340E) on Toyota Corolla E120: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION

Short answer: P0500 means “VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the ECT U340E system and turns on the Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine). First check: workshop check order (RM821E): INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY -> CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR(SPD − COMBINATION METER) -> INSPECT ECU(SPD − E1).

Code

P0500 · blink 42

System

ECT U340E

Dashboard light

Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine)

Applies to

4-speed A/T U340E. PK: ZZE122R-GEPNKP 1.8 auto from 07.2005 (EPC fig 3501/3512 note (0507- )ATM..PKN); JDM NZE121 1NZ autos

Confidence

high (official Toyota RM821E)

Source

toyotamanuals.gitlab.io

Symptoms and when it is set

1. No vehicle speed sensor signal to Engine and ECT ECU under conditions (1) and (2); (2−trip detection logic) 1. Neutral start switch is OFF 2. Vehicle is being driven

Likely causes

1. Combination meter; Wire harness; Engine ECU; Automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or gear etc,)

What to check, in order

1. Workshop check order (RM821E): INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY -> CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR(SPD − COMBINATION METER) -> INSPECT ECU(SPD − E1)

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• P0500 on all cars compared

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Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.