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P0500VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC
P0500VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
Manufacturer communications
24Original wording in English
NISSAN
IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is on with any one of these DTCs alone, or any combination of any of DTCs: * P2765 - CLUTCH B SPEED SENSOR * P0500 - VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC * P1574 - ASCD VHL SPD SEN * P1715 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR * P0720 - VEH SPD SEN/CIR And * Moisture and/or corrosion is present on or around the Secondary Speed Sensor pins. …
TOYOTA
TOYOTA: ENGINE CONROL. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0500-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE/ECM (SAE TERM: POWERTRAIN CONTROLS MODULE /PCM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING. *PE
CHEVROLET, GMC
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER BEING INOPERATIVE AND/OR THE SES MIL ON. WHEN CHECKING FOR DTCS THE ECM WILL HAVE A P0502 OR P0500 SET. THIS ISSUE MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND FOLLOWING NORMAL DIAGNOSITC IN SI2000 MAY NOT LEAD TO A CORRECTION. THIS CONCERN COULD BE CAUSED BY THE TCCM (TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE) NOT COMMUNICATING ON…
TOYOTA
TOYOTA VEHICLE: ABS, BRAKE, OR 4WD MIL "ON". IF THE ABS, BRAKE, 4WD, AND/OR "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS "ON" DUE TO DTCS U0129 AND P0500, REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. *PE
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126A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | AVALANCHE ↗ | 2003 |
| Chevrolet | KODIAK ↗ | 2009 |
| Chevrolet | KODIAK ↗ | 2008 |
| Chevrolet | KODIAK ↗ | 2007 |
| Chevrolet | KODIAK ↗ | 2006 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO ↗ | 2003 |
| Chevrolet | SUBURBAN ↗ | 2003 |
| Chevrolet | TAHOE ↗ | 2003 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
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A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.