P0500 — Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"
PowertrainmediumThe computer is not getting a correct speed signal.
Symptoms
- Speedometer dead or jumping
- Hard or strange gear changes
- Cruise control not working
- ABS / traction lights on
Common causes
- Faulty wheel speed sensor or gearbox speed sensor
- Damaged sensor wires
- ABS module problem (speed often comes over CAN)
How to fix
- Scan ABS too — fix ABS codes first
- Watch live wheel speed while driving
- Check sensor wires near the wheels
Can I keep driving?
Yes, carefully — speedometer may be wrong.
Related diagrams
These are the general meanings. Some companies use a code a little differently — confirm with a scanner and your car's service manual.