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DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (A)

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P0500 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (A)

Description:  Fault code indicates the PCM has detected an error in the vehicle speed information from the transaxle traction motor speed sensor.
Possible Causes: 
  • Transaxle traction motor system failure.
  • Communication network error.
Diagnostic Aids:  Refer to VEHICLE SPEED FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW description for further information. Check for network error DTCs.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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