Hummer P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0501 Hummer

Vehicle Speed Sensor “A” Range/Performance

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0501 Hummer definition:
Basically this means that the vehicle’s speed as read by the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not working properly.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0501 Hummer
This code is different from the P0500 Hummer code in the fact that it may not trigger the malfunction indicator light (MIL). Potential symptoms are basically the same as the P0500 Hummer VSS code: P0500 Hummer loss of anti-lock brakes the “anti-lock” or “brake” warning lamps on the dash may be lit the speedometer or odometer may not work properly (or at all) your vehicle’s RPM limiter may be decreased the shifting of an automatic transmission may become erratic other symptoms may also be present

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0501 Hummer
A P0501 Hummer DTC trouble code may be caused by one or more of the following: The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not reading (functioning) properly There is a broken/frayed wire leading to the vehicle speed sensor The vehicle’s PCM is not correctly configured for the actual tire size on the vehicle

Possible Solutions

The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back. Next, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the speed sensor. The location of the sensor depends on your vehicle. The sensor could be on the rear axle, transmission, or perhaps the wheel hub (brake) assembly. If the wiring and connectors are OK, then check the voltage at the speed sensor. Again, the exact procedure wil depend on your make and model of vehicle. If everything looks OK, replace the sensor.

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The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Hummer:

2009 Hummer H3T Alpha,2008 Hummer HX Concept,2008 Hummer H3 Wagon Concept,2008 Hummer H3 Alpha,2008 Hummer H2,2007 Hummer H3 Open Top,2007 Hummer H3X,2007 Hummer H3R Off Road Concept,2007 Hummer H2 Safari Concept,2006 Hummer H3,2006 Hummer H2 SUT Limited Edition,2006 Hummer H1 Alpha,2005 Hummer H3 Street,2005 Hummer H2 SUT,2004 Hummer H2 SUT Concept,2004 Hummer H2H Hydrogen Concept,2004 Hummer H2,2004 Hummer H1,2003 Hummer Humvee Military Vehicle,2003 Hummer H3T Concept,2003 Hummer H2 with GM Accessories,2003 Hummer H2 SUV,2003 Hummer H2 SUT Dirt Sport Concept,2003 Hummer H1,2003 Hummer Bike,2002 Hummer H2 SUV Concept,2002 Hummer H1 10th Anniversary Edition,2002 Hummer H1,2001 Hummer H1 Alpha Concept

 

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