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Diagnostic reference · P0501

P0501

Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

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

  1. Compare VSS speed to GPS or a known good on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the VSS A wiring and connector
  3. Check the ABS module for speed sensor codes
  4. Replace the VSS A if the signal reads wrong
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.