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Honda Fit/Jazz - DTC Troubleshooting: P0500 (17-1) (L15A 5MT)

DTC Troubleshooting: P0500 (17-1)

DTC P0500 (17-1): VSS Circuit Malfunction


1.Test-drive the vehicle.

2.Check the vehicle speed with the scan tool.

Is the correct speed indicated?


YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose wires at the VSS and at the ECM.n


NO - Go to then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the original ECM.n


NO - Go to then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the original ECM.n


NO - Check these items:

  • A short or an open in the wire between the ECM (A18) and the VSS.
  • If the wire is OK, test the VSS.n

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