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ZOMBEEE
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My '97 FORD ASPIRE has a PO500 trouble code (Vehicle Speed Sensor). The only info I can find involves ABS Brake systems and I don't have ABS. What does this code mean and what do I do about it?
May 14, 2006 at 2:55 PM
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LOSONE
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VSS is the Vehicle Speed Sensor and is located near the transmission tail shaft. It is a very important element in the vehicle operation. It drive the speedometer, odometer and transmiison shifting. If any of these are "acting" up that is the cause.
May 14, 2006 at 5:06 PM
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ZOMBEEE
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Ok. The speedometer quit working a while ago. But the car drives fine. Would that make the check engine light come on? Everytime I reset the light, it comes back on within 3 short drives!
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May 14, 2006 at 5:43 PM
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LOSONE
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Without a doubt!
May 14, 2006 at 6:42 PM
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