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DTC P0500: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) MALFUNCTION Subaru Outback BH

  1. Perform basic diagnostic procedure. See «BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE»(ref-63535-S26517940312001020900000). If DTC P0720 exists, diagnose and repair that DTC. If only DTC P0500 exists, go to next step.
  2. Check speedometer operation. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If speedometer operation is abnormal, check power supply and ground circuit to instrument cluster. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Check wiring and connections between instrument cluster and vehicle speed sensor (VSS). Repair or replace parts as necessary. If speedometer operation is normal, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect 30-pin instrument panel electrical harness connector. Using an ohmmeter, backprobe between ECM connector B134 (22-pin connector) terminal No. 1 and instrument cluster connector terminal No. 13. (Схема №4)and (Схема №15). If resistance is less than 10 ohms, repair poor terminal contact in ECM connector. If resistance is not less than 10 ohms, locate and repair open circuit in wiring and check for poor terminal contact in connectors between ECM and instrument cluster. Clear memory and perform verification procedure. See «CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES»(ref-63535-S26931138132001020900000) and «VERIFICATION PROCEDURE»(ref-63535-S38101445392001020900000).