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P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor A

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P0500 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A

Description:  Indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) detected an error in the vehicle speed information.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open in the VSS harness circuit
  • Short to GND in the VSS harness circuit
  • Short to PWR in the VSS harness circuit
  • Damaged wheel speed sensors
  • Damaged wheel speed sensor harness circuits
  • Damaged ABS module
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the VSS PID while driving the vehicle. This DTC is set when the PCM detects a sudden loss of vehicle speed signal over a period of time. If vehicle speed data is lost, check the source of the vehicle speed input: ABS.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
F-Super Duty   refer to PINPOINT TEST DF .
E-Series   REFER to appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION article.
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