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P0500 No signal from the speed sensor

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P0500 means: No signal from the speed sensor. The speed sensor gives the engine computer the car's speed. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €90–180 in Estonia, depending on make and model. The most common cause: speed sensor or ABS sensor has failed.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
ABS sensor replacement€90–180parts and labour in Estonia, depending on make and model

What it means

The speed sensor gives the engine computer the car's speed. If the signal drops out, the speedometer, gear shifts, ABS or cruise control may misbehave.

What could be wrong

  1. 1Speed sensor or ABS sensor has failed · ABS sensor replacement €90–180
  2. 2Wire or connector · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
  3. 3Sensor tone ring is damaged · Sensor replacement €80–160

What you can check yourself

See whether the ABS or ESP light is on too. If so, the problem is often the sensor at one of the wheels. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

  1. We check all wheel speeds with a diagnostic tool
  2. We check the wiring
  3. We replace the sensor

Standard SAE description: Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

This code usually comes with: ABS lightSee what the light means →This code usually comes with: ESP / traction control lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Harsh shifts or slipping gearbox

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0500 mean?

No signal from the speed sensor. The speed sensor gives the engine computer the car's speed. If the signal drops out, the speedometer, gear shifts, ABS or cruise control may misbehave.

Can I drive with code P0500?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0500?

It depends on the cause: abs sensor replacement €90–180; wiring or connector repair €45–90; sensor replacement €80–160. Prices include labour at €45/h, depending on make and model.

How is P0500 fixed?

We check all wheel speeds with a diagnostic tool. We check the wiring. We replace the sensor.

Related codes

P0501Speed sensor reads wrongP0502Speed sensor: signal or voltage too low (vehicle speed, "A")P2748Speed sensor: signal drops out at times (intermediate shaft, "B")P2749Speed sensor: circuit fault (intermediate shaft, "C")P2750Speed sensor: reading or operation not right (intermediate shaft, "C")P0503Speed sensor: signal drops out at times (vehicle speed, "A")

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.

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