97 Camry emission problem

[babaloo]

Hi everyone,

I have some questions regarding a 97 Camry w/ 5S-FE A/T. The car did not pass emission due to a DTC.
Problems:

1. Check engine light on (P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction)
2. Speedometer and trip odometer not working

I followed the procedure on BE-67 of the 3rd gen FSM downloaded from the sticky up top. When I connected all the wires (step a & b), the meter showed a steady 11v reading. I turned the wheel a few times (step c) and the meter stay at 11v. As you see, the FSM said that there should be a change of voltage from 0v to 11v. After I put everything back and started the car, the check engine light was gone but the speedometer was still not working. I am kind of confuse right now.

1. Any difference on the procedure between 3rd gen and 4th gen?

2. Did I following the instruction correctly?

3. Did this mean the vehicle speed sensor is the suspect of the check engine light?

Why was the check engine light out while the speedometer was still not working?

What should be my next move?

Thanks in advance.


Here is the procedure from the FSM (BE-67):

BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION
Operation
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal
1 and negative (–) lead to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from tester to terminal 3
and negative (–) lead to terminal 2.
(c) Revolve shaft.
(d) Check that there is voltage change from approx. 0 V
to 1 1 V or more between terminals 2 and 3.
HINT: The voltage change should be 4 times par each
revolution of the speed sensor shaft.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.


Here is the picture from the FSM (BE-67) :

* Click on the picture for a clearer picture

[babaloo]

Please help.

[babaloo]

Anyone?

[hbasavar]

Hi,

I had exactly the same problem with my 00 Camry. The first problem I believe is blown fuse under your driving wheel. You have to remove the cover of your coin box in the left of the kick panel. The one for a guage should be the one that needs to be replaced. After you replace the fuse go to Autozone or Advance auto parts and clear the error code. Drive around for a couple of days and see if the problem reappears.

Thanks for the diagram.

[jhbhatia]

As long as your find your fuse and reset the check engine light, just get your registration/emmissions done. (ps: we just passed our ES with our CEL on..cus it was reset seconds before we took it in LOL).