P0500 · blink 42 – VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION

System

EFI 3ZZ-FE

Dashboard light

Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine)

Check-engine blink code

42

Applies to

3ZZ-FE 1.6 (PK SE Saloon 1.6 2002-05 ZZE121)

Description

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION

Detection / symptoms

Detection: During vehicle is being driven, no vehicle speed sensor signal to engine ECU (2 trip detection logic)

Possible causes

Combination meter; Open or short in No.1 vehicle speed sensor circuit; No.1 vehicle speed sensor; Engine ECU

What to check

Workshop check order (RM821E): READ VALUE OF VEHICLE SPEED VALUE(SPEEDOMETER OPERATION) -> INSPECT ECU -> CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR(COMBINATION METER−ENGINE ECU) (See -> CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSY(SPEEDMETER OPERATION)

Confidence

high (official Toyota RM821E)

From the factory service material. Clear the code and test-drive to confirm it returns. Search all fault codes · Common problems · Warning lights

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