P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
What it means
P0501 means Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance.
Where it lives
For P0501, start at the sensor the description names.
Check these first
- A failed vehicle speed sensor A
- A damaged or corroded VSS A wire
- An incorrect tire size or VSS calibration
- A faulty ABS module feeding speed data
What to do next
- Compare VSS speed to GPS or a known good on a scan tool
- Inspect the VSS A wiring and connector
- Check the ABS module for speed sensor codes
- Replace the VSS A if the signal reads wrong
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.