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Have a hard fault code P0500 - 325i BMW Cars & Trucks

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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 OBD II Trouble Code

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