PowertrainP0500
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Vehicle Speed Sensor A
Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
The vehicle speed sensor signal is missing, so the speedometer, ABS, and transmission may not get reliable speed information.
2Common causes
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Damaged wiring or connector
- Damaged sensor ring or gear
- Faulty ABS wheel speed sensor
- Engine or transmission control module fault
3Can I drive?
Drive carefully to a workshop: the speedometer may be wrong and ABS or gear changes can be affected. If the speedometer stops or the car goes into limp mode, stop safely and have it diagnosed.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 43
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0500 | chassis Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0500 | Signal not plausible Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0500 | Wheel Fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0500 | No vehicle speed signal Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Daihatsu | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor system Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0500 | Wheel Fault Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0500 | Ajoitusanturi 'A' -piiri Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0500 | Vehicle speed pulse failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0500 | Wheel fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor 1 Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0500 | Vehicle speed pulse failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Perodua | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor system Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0500 | Fahrzeug-Geschwindigkeitssignal Summenfehler Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0500 | Vehicle speed sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A SAE | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0500 | ENV_ _Datum3 Brand | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0500 | vehicle speed sensor failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0500 | Vehicle speed signal A failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor: Malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 7
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0500 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P050000 | Speed sensor 1 has an electrical fault. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P050000 | No description available | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050000 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit error Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050003 | Auto cruise acceleration function fault Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050004 | Auto cruise deceleration function fault Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050005 | CAN signal fault: auto cruise malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P050008 | Der Geschwindigkeitssensor 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Es liegt ein Signalfehler vor oder die Botschaft ist fehlerhaft. Brand | Powertrain |
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