How do I fix my P0500 code?

What repairs can fix the P0500 code?

1. Vehicle speed sensor drive gear replaced.
2. Repair or replacement of the wiring harness.
3. Vehicle speed sensor replaced.
4. Poor electrical connection resolved.

How do I know if my vehicle speed sensor is bad?

5 Common Bad Speed Sensor Symptoms

1. Transmission problems.
2. Erratic speedometer readings.
3. Inability to engage cruise control.
4. Lack of torque converter clutch application.
5. Check Engine Light is triggered.
6. An internal electrical fault in the speed sensor.
7. Damage on the sensor itself.
8. Poor vehicle maintenance.

How do I fix code P0502?

What repairs can fix the P0502 code?

1. Replacing the vehicle speed sensor.
2. Repairing or replacing wiring or connectors in the vehicle speed sensor circuit.
3. Replacing one or more wheel speed sensors.
4. Replacing a hub bearing.
5. Replacing a CV axle due to a faulty tone ring.
6. Replacing the Engine Control Module.

Is it hard to replace a speed sensor?

To test drive, go down a safe road where you can speed up and hit your brakes hard to try and engage your ABS and make sure it is working properly. Replacing a wheel speed sensor is a very straightforward job with the right tools and knowledge.

Can you drive with a broken speed sensor?

That is why in general, it is unsafe to drive a vehicle with a broken wheel speed sensor. If the wheel speed sensor becomes damaged or wears out, initially you probably won’t notice much difference in the way your car performs if your ABS light comes on unless you are driving on slippery pavement.

What is a speed sensor code?

What Does the P0500 Code Mean? Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0500 stands for “Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction.” This code is set when the PCM or engine control module (ECM) detects incorrect speed readings or no signal at all from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).

Can you drive with a broken tone ring?

It is completely safe to drive except that you will not have either anti-lock brakes (we got by for decades without that) or 4WD.

How many ABS sensors are on a car?

four ABS sensors
Depending on the type of braking system, vehicles may have as few as one or up to four ABS sensors. Mechanism: The ABS sensor usually consists of a toothed ring and a magnet enclosed within a coil. The contact between the ring and the magnet induces an electric field due to which a signal is generated.