Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0500 Hyundai
Vehicle Speed Sensor “A”
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0500 Hyundai 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 P0500 Hyundai
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 P0500 Hyundai
A code P0500 Hyundai may mean that one or more of the following has happened: 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.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Hyundai:
2013 Hyundai i30,2013 Hyundai i20,2013 Hyundai Santa Fe,2013 Hyundai Langdong,2013 Hyundai HB20X,2013 Hyundai HB20S,2013 Hyundai HB20,2012 Hyundai i40,2011 Hyundai ix35,2011 Hyundai ix20,2011 Hyundai i10,2011 Hyundai Verna,2011 Hyundai Sonata,2011 Hyundai Azera,2011 Hyundai Avante,2010 Hyundai Accent,2009 Hyundai ix55,2009 Hyundai i20,2009 Hyundai Sonata,2008 Hyundai i800,2008 Hyundai i30,2008 Hyundai i10,2007 Hyundai Veracruz,2007 Hyundai Elantra,2007 Hyundai Coupe,2006 Hyundai Getz,2005 Hyundai Tucson,2005 Hyundai Trajet,2005 Hyundai Terracan,2005 Hyundai Sonata,2005 Hyundai Santa Fe,2005 Hyundai Portico Concept,2005 Hyundai Matrix,2005 Hyundai HED 1 Concept,2005 Hyundai Grandeur,2005 Hyundai Getz,2005 Hyundai Coupe,2004 Hyundai HCD8 Concept,2004 Hyundai Elantra,2004 Hyundai E-Cubed Concept,2004 Hyundai Atos Prime,2004 Hyundai Accent,2003 Hyundai CCS Concept,2002 Hyundai HCD 7 Concept,2001 Hyundai HCD 6 Concept
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