P0500

Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Speedometer doesn't work
No cruise control
Incorrect automatic transmission gear shifts
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Speed sensor (VSS) malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
ECU malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the speed sensor wiring harness
Check the contacts in the sensor connector
Check speed sensor resistance
Replace the speed sensor if necessary
Check ECU operation

Related codes

P0501 P0502 P0503