Seat P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0501 Seat

Vehicle Speed Sensor “A” Range/Performance

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0501 Seat 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 P0501 Seat
This code is different from the P0500 Seat code in the fact that it may not trigger the malfunction indicator light (MIL). Potential symptoms are basically the same as the P0500 Seat VSS code: P0500 Seat 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 P0501 Seat
A P0501 Seat DTC trouble code may be caused by one or more of the following: 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.

Related Codes

P0501 Seat P0502 Seat P0503 Seat P0504 Seat P0505 Seat P0506 Seat P0507 Seat P0508 Seat P0509 Seat


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Seat:

2013 Seat Mii,2013 Seat Leon,2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra,2013 Seat Ibiza,2012 Seat Toledo Concept,2012 Seat Exeo ST,2012 Seat Exeo,2012 Seat Alhambra 4WD,2011 Seat Ibiza,2010 Seat Ibiza,2009 Seat Leon,2009 Seat Ibiza,2009 Seat Altea,2007 Seat Altea,2006 Seat Leon,2006 Seat Ibiza,2005 Seat Toledo,2005 Seat Altea,2004 Seat Ibiza,2004 Seat Cordoba,2002 Seat Ibiza

 

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