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P0501 Speed sensor reads wrong

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P0501 means: Speed sensor reads wrong. The speed sensor gives the engine computer the car's speed. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €50–250 in Estonia. The most common cause: speed sensor or ABS sensor has failed. Other possible causes: wire or connector, sensor tone ring is damaged.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
Typical repair cost€50–250parts and labour in Estonia

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
  2. 2Wire or connector
  3. 3Sensor tone ring is damaged

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 Range/Performance

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 P0501 mean?

Speed sensor reads wrong. 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 P0501?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0501?

Roughly €50–250 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0501 fixed?

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

Related codes

P0500No signal from the speed sensorP0502Speed sensor: signal or voltage too low (vehicle speed, "A")P0503Speed sensor: signal drops out at times (vehicle speed, "A")P0574Speed sensor: too high (vehicle speed)P0716Speed sensor: reading or operation not right (input shaft, "A")P0717Speed sensor: no signal (input shaft, "A")P0718Speed sensor: signal drops out at times (input shaft, "A")P0721Speed sensor: reading or operation not right

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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