PowertrainP0501
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.
2Common causes
- Carbon build-up in the throttle body
- Faulty idle air control valve
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Faulty charging system or weak battery
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Codes in this range include oil-pressure, brake-switch and charging-system voltage faults. If the oil-pressure warning light is on, stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it is diagnosed. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. For any other P05 code, have the car diagnosed promptly rather than continuing to drive.
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 39
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0501 | Learning Process. Incorrect Or Unreliable Data Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0501 | Vehicle speed signal fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0501 | Vehicle speed Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor fault Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0501 | Ajoitusanturi 'A' piirin alue/toiminta Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0501 | Vehicle speed signal Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0501 | Vehicle speed implausible Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor range Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor range/performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor 1 Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0501 | Vehicle speed signal Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0501 | Vehicle speed signal Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0501 | Vehicle speed signal Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Signal Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction at Low Speed Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor 'A' Range / Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor signal fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0501 | Vehicle Speed Sensor" Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0501 | Vehicle speed Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0501 | Vehicle speed sensor: implausible signal 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 P0501 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P050100 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P050100 | If abnormal vehicle speed is detected, ECU sets DTC Brand | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P050100 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P050100 | No description available | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050100 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit out of Range Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050101 | Defective vehicle speed sensor signal Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P050102 | Defective vehicle speed sensor signal Brand | Powertrain |
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