Fault Code | Possible cause | Action |
P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor circuit fault - Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC without ABS | View & note 'freeze frame' data if available. View & note 'sensor' data. Ensure sensor connector is secure. Disconnect ECM and proceed to pinpoint test 1: |
Rear wheel speed sensor - Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC with ABS | Refer to C1613 (see page 14-60) |
Pinpoint Tests
Test | Result | Action |
1. Check cable and terminal integrity: ECM pin A34 Instrument pin 9 | OK | Disconnect sensor and proceed to test 2 |
Faulty | Rectify fault, proceed to test 4 | |
2. Check cable for short circuit: ECM pin A34 to ground ECM pin A34 to Instruments pin 9 | OK | Proceed to test 3 |
Faulty | Locate and rectify wiring fault, proceed to test 4 | |
3. Check cable for continuity: ECM pin A34 to sensor pin 3 Sensor pin 2 to ground Instruments pin 9 to sensor pin 1 | OK | Renew vehicle speed sensor and proceed to test 4 |
Open circuit | Locate and rectify wiring fault, proceed to test 4 | |
4. Reconnect harness, clear fault code and run engine | OK | Action complete, quit test |
Fault still present | Contact Triumph service |