Fault code P0500 – a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing it

The meaning of error code P0500 – Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

P0500

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P0420
P0171
P0300
P0113
P0340
P0335
P0128
P0172
P0011
P0016
P0102
P0135
P0299
P0301
P0401
P0430
P0087
P0101
P0141
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P0441
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P0700
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P0030
P0037
P0089
P0100
P0107
P0108
P0121
P0130
P0234
P0403

Cars the fault code P0500 is most commonly found on

Fault code P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction can occur with any car but is most often found on the following cars:

Ford: Fiesta, Ka, Focus
Toyota, Rav4, Yaris
BMW: E46
Peugeot: 207, 3008, 206
Citroen: Berlingo, C3
Subaru: Impreza, Tribeca

If you get the code P0500 on your car, make sure that the diagnostics are carried out correctly and the error is still relevant. Check for symptoms associated with the problem and explore options for resolving it.

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