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P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"
What it means
The vehicle speed sensor signal is missing or invalid.
Severity: Medium Speedometer, shifting and cruise may be affected.
Common causes
- Failed speed sensor
- Damaged wiring
- Faulty ABS wheel speed sensor (on some cars)
- Instrument cluster/ECU fault
Most common causes first. Exact causes vary by make, model and engine.
Can I fix it myself?
Sometimes DIY. Check which sensor feeds vehicle speed on your car (VSS vs ABS).
Repair cost
SEEDED ESTIMATE Roughly $70–$340
Most likely repair: speed sensor. Diagnosis fees, taxes and other causes are not included.
| Line | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed sensor | $20 | $100 | Editorial placeholder, parts price not yet cited |
| Labor 0.5–1.5 hr | $50 | $240 | $100–$160/hr, shop survey |
⚠️ This is an editorial placeholder range for this type of repair. It is not based on real invoices or licensed pricing data yet. Real ranges will appear here once enough reader invoices for P0500 are verified.
Verified reader invoices for P0500: 0. Share your repair bill to help build real costs.
Tools that can read P0500
- ScanFixAI: Pro $29.99/mo or $249.99/yr
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- BlueDriver Pro Next-Gen: $119.95 list ($99.95 sale seen)
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