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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.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST DF .
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