P0500 – vehicle speed sensor malfunction

1999 TOYOTA NADIA
52,000 MILES
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FARRAZ
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Error is P0500 – Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction and we have changed the speed sensor but still the same error states

Becomes very light and accelerator high when i start driving after switching it on, also the odometer does not read for few seconds. after few seconds the check engine light turns on, accelerator becomes normal and odometer starts reading.
Apr 4, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the VSS wiring back to the computer if okay-Time to check the instrument cluster-speedometer head assy
Apr 4, 2012 at 9:22 PM
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FARRAZ
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Hi Rasmataz,

We checked the VSS wiring and is OK but still can't find the problem.


Hope to hear from you soon.
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:00 PM
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Check the speedometer assy
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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