DTC P0500: No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal: Description

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) voltage is monitored after engine warms up to 104°F (40°C), Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) vacuum 15-16 in. Hg and engine speed 1400-3000 RPM. DTC will set in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory when PCM senses output no VSS signal for more than 15 seconds for 2 consecutive trips. Possible causes for DTC to set are: defective VSS, defective VSS speedometer pinion gear, improperly seated or positioned VSS speedometer pinion gear adapter, inactive DTC, defective PCM, defective connector or defective wiring.