P0501 OBD Trouble Code

3 results found

P0501 - Generic
Type Powertrain - Vehicle Speed, Idle Control, and Auxiliary Inputs - ISO/SAE Controlled
Description

Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance

P0501 - Ford
Type Powertrain - Vehicle Speed, Idle Control, and Auxiliary Inputs - ISO/SAE Controlled
Description

VSS or PSOM (Aerostar/F-Series) Performance Conditions

Cause

Engine running, engine speed above the TCC stall speed, then the PCM detected a loss of the VSS signal over a period of time The VSS signal comes from the VSS, TCSS, ABS Module, GEM or CTM (module)

P0501 - GM
Type Powertrain - Vehicle Speed, Idle Control, and Auxiliary Inputs - ISO/SAE Controlled
Description

Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Performance Conditions

Cause

Engine running, brakes not applied, then the PCM detected the VSS input went from over 18 mph to 0 mph in less than 2 seconds.

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