P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance
DTC P0501, sometimes indicated as P050100 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the engine idling stability causing vehicle speed sensor "a" range/performance.
The most common cause for this code is a bad vehicle speed sensor (VSS). Other causes can include a bad wiring connection, a bad ground, or a bad computer.
If the code is caused by a bad VSS, the sensor will need to be replaced. If the code is caused by a bad wiring connection, the connection will need to be repaired. If the code is caused by a bad ground, the ground will need to be repaired. If the code is caused by a bad computer, the computer will need to be replaced.
- P0501: Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance
- P0501: Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance
- P0501: Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) – range/performance problem
- P0501 00: Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - range/performance problem
- P0501 00: Vehicle own speed sensor
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 0100801 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MAZDA: Some vehicles built prior to january 2, 2001 may exhibit rough idle, anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic speedometer, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, abs dtc - 01019 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HONDA: Service bulletin regarding cruise control surge, erratic speedometer, or malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code P0501 (vehicle spped sensor malfunction) stored. *tt - 010502 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD: Exhbiting a rough idle, abs warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic speedometer, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176 or P1000, abs dtc C1230, rabs dtc 9 or 16, or a delayed or harsh shifting automatic - 0152 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD: Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic speedometer, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, abs dtc 9, rabs dtc 16, or a delay - BC1029997020 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
FORD: Some vehicles may experience a inoperative or erratic, cruise control operation along with harsh transmission shifts and dtc's P0500, P0501, P1501, P1502, & P1503. *jd
2008 KIA SPORTAGE with 93000.0 miles
My sister in law's 08 Kia Sportage ex had all the dash warning lights come on, the code showed P0501 wheel speed sensor malfunction. I replaced rt frt sensor and still same code. Took it to local shop and they said something is shorted because they can't read all the lights on. I checked some fuses but found none blown. It seemed like the brakes were a little weak and i drove it for a test and noticed it was pulling hard to the right, then it started to pulse as if the abs was stuck on. I turned for home and parked it. Next day went to try it again and it was dead, i charged battery, the door locks were clicking on/off and horn blowing. I unhooked battery terminals to charge battery and when it was fully charged i hooked it up and the abs module on front passenger side of car was running and getting hot. Like some one else on this site, i'm sure it would have caught fire but i pulled the battery cables. After looking into purchasing the module i realize why Kia has not recalled this part, price is around $1000 to $1800 for this abs module. This is a dangerous problem with this car since you are dealing with brakes and also auto fires. Kia needs to step it up and recall this issue. I hope others who have experienced this problem also put in a complaint.
SERVICE BRAKES,