Possible causes
– Faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor
– Vehicle speed sensor harness or connectors is open or shorted
– Vehicle speed sensor circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
– Vehicle speed sensor harness or connectors is open or shorted
– Vehicle speed sensor circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
Tech description
The P0500 code is very common on the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Camry, Toyota Tundra, Toyota RAV-4. Before replacing the sensor you should try cleaning the sensor gear and erasing the code. If the light comes back you may have to replaced the sensor.
When is the obd code mean?
The almost 0 km/h (0 MPH) signal from vehicle speed sensor is sent to ECM even when vehicle is being driven.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Speedometer may not work properly
– Transmission shifting problem
– Speedometer may not work properly
– Transmission shifting problem
P0500 TOYOTA OBD Code Description