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P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (A)

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P0500 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (A)

Description:  DTC indicates the powertrain control module (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 
All - - GO to PINPOINT TEST DP .