Transmission fault code p0500

Slide under the vehicle and locate the speed sensor. On a Ford transmission, the sensor is located on the driver side of the transmission, toward the rear of the unit. The sensor is a magnetic unit that screws into the transmission.

https://www.allcarmanuals.com/factory-service-manual-280-Ford-Territory-SY-SY-II.html

take to transmission shop


P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction


https://www.obd-codes.com/p0500

P0500 - Speed sensor circuit problem.
P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
P0731 - Incorrect 1st Gear Ratio

Did you forget to reconnect something on your transmission? Check your electrical cables.

fault code is p0500
symptoms
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

Read more at: https://www.obd-codes.com/p0500
Copyright OBD-Codes.com

if the engine check light is on
the engine computer has fault codes to be read

this is the speed sensor on a 2003 nissan frontier

Follow the links for each fault code.
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0500
P0700 Transmission Control System Malfunction
P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0715 sets when there is an error in the transmission's input speed sensor signal. On the front of the trans there is an input and output speed sensor that the trans controller looks at for shifting control.

While the code could have set because of a wiring or connection problem, it's almost surely the sensor. Input speed sensor failures are not uncommon.

The input speed sensor is mounted right on the front of the trans directly under where the cooler lines attach. It threads directly in and has a 1" hex for a socket for removal. If the wiring and connection look visibly ok then I would recommend replacing the sensor

According to http://repairpal.com/OBD-II-Code-P0500:

Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
Symptoms

• Check Engine Light will illuminate
• Vehicle may not shift properly
• Speedometer may not operate correctly
• In some cases, there are no adverse conditions noticed by the driver
• In some cases, there may be performance problems and/or shifting problems.
• Other warning lights may come on such as the ABS light and Traction Control light.

Common Problems That Trigger the P0500 Code

• Defective Vehicle Speed Sensor
• Defective Speedometer
• Vehicle Speed Sensor wiring or connector
• Communication (CAN) bus problems
• Defective transmission or differential Vehicle Speed Sensor drive gear

Common Misdiagnoses

• Speedomter problem
• Internal Transmission problem
• ABS/Traction Control probelm
• Driveline problem

P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor A Malfunction P1618 SBDS Interactive Codes Check the wiring going to the transmission. Look for a pinched wire from the car being put on a rack or possibly an accident you may have had recently. If you can find no problems with the wiring or connections then it is time to see a professional transmission expert. It may just be that the transmission has an internal problem.

P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A"
P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance
P0502 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input
P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent/Erratic/High
Vehicle Speed Sensor Removal & Installation Automatic Transmission To Remove:

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
   • Bolt and OSS sensor

To Install:

1. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to the O-ring before installation
2. Install or connect the following:
   • OSS sensor torque bolt to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm)
   • OSS sensor electrical connector

Manual Transmission To Remove:

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
   • Retaining pin.
   • VSS.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
• VSS.
• Retaining pin.
• VSS connector.

---
The VSS is on the transmission near the output shaft. It will not be a wheel speed sensor on the hub.

Good luck on this repair, tommy.

They are not the sensors you want. The car uses the abs wheel sensors for vehicle speed. Your problem lies in the abs system , possibly the left front sensor, abs ecu or speedo cluster, Clear the code and see if it stay out otherwise you'll need to go to a trusted technician. .

Your codes are as follows:

U1262 communications bus fault
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What, if any, symptoms is your vehicle showing?

If your Vehicle Spped Sensor has gone bad, it can cause loss of anti-lock brakes, "anti-lock" or "brake" warning lamps on the dash, the speedometer or odometer may not work properly (or at all), your vehicle's RPM limiter may be decreased or automatic transmission shifting to be erratic.