Source-backed diagnostic reference
P0500 EV diagnostic 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
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Reference definitions
- AUDI: 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 Source
- GENERIC: Vehicle Speed Sensor A Circuit Source
- GENERIC: Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Malfunction Source
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