Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Monitor DTC Status





Engine

Engine Control - P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance - Monitor Scantool Data

Monitor Scantool Data

ABS/ESP Vehicle
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Monitor the "VSS" parameters on the scantool.(ENG. Control)
4. Monitor the "WHEEL SPEED SENSOR-FR" parameter on the Scantool. (ABS Control or ESP Control)




5. Are the parameters displayed correctly?
YES
1) Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Check the DTCs on ABS (ESP) Module first. If there are DTCs on ABS (ESP) Module, Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for ABS (ESP). But, if there isn't DTC on ABS (ESP) Module, go to "Terminal & Connector Inspection" procedure.
Non-ABS/ESP Vehicle
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Monitor the "VSS" parameters on the scantool.




4. Are the parameters displayed correctly?
YES
1) Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Go to "Terminal & Connector Inspection" procedure