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P0501

Overview

Code

P0501

Code Type

P

Code Class

P0

System

Vehicle Speed

Severity Level

Medium

Emissions Related

false

Drivability Impact

Minor

Diagnostic Protocol

OBD2

Freeze Frame Useful

true

Code Definition

Diagnostic trouble code P0501 indicates a malfunction in the vehicle speed sensor range

Symptoms

Speedometer failure

Overview applies to this diagnostic code.

Affected Systems

On This Page

  • Code Definition

  • Symptoms

  • Affected Systems

  • Possible Causes

  • Diagnostic Steps

  • Drive Safety Notes​

More Resources

Vehicle speed signal

Possible Causes

Faulty speed sensor

Diagnostic Steps

1 Inspect speed sensor 2 Test signal range

Drive Safety Notes

Transmission shift timing may be affected

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