DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction: Condition

DTC is set when PCM does not detect vehicle speed signal. This is monitored when engine speed is more than 2000 RPM, engine load is more than 40 percent, and transmission is in any position except neutral. This is a continuous monitor. MIL is illuminated when PCM detects malfunction during 2 consecutive drive cycles. Possible causes are:

• Anti-lock Brake System Hydraulic Unit/Control Module (ABS HU/CM) malfunction.
• Instrument cluster malfunction.
• Open or short circuit between instrument cluster and PCM.
• Open or short circuit between Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and instrument cluster.
• PCM malfunction.
• VSS malfunction.