Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Help code 0500

[HookMeUp]

Truck has been running a little flat, so I checked for codes and came up with a 0500. The code list explains it like this;



P0500 (M) No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal No vehicle speed sensor signal detected during road load

conditions.



P0500 (M) No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal A vehicle speed signal was not detected



What exactly does that mean?

 

[cyborg]

I don't know if this means anything.

When my lift pump went out a couple days aqo it threw a 0500.

It didn't make any sense, so I blew it off as a fluke. You just reminded me.

 

[Hahn007]

The 0500 code is thrown due to excessive spinning of the rear tires. I will often get the same code when driving in the rain/snow. The code will automatically reset itself after several successful engine restarts. I can't remember how many restarts it takes but I think after a week of driving and restarting without spinning the tires should do it. This code is in no way connected with the lift or injection pump.



Hope this helps.

 

[HookMeUp]

Come to think of it. I did spin the tires when leaving a light this morning. These CTD's have so power sometimes it's hard not to!

 

[johncameron]

mine is on steady in the winter!!!!!

 

[DieselMinded]

Could it be...



http://www.dodgedieseldatabase.com/crank_position_sensor.htm

 

[HookMeUp]

That looks like a big PIA to change out. If it is that I sure hope it's covered by the power train warranty.

 

[DieselMinded]

I think And Im sure Ill be corrected if Im wrong ... that a speed sensor is indeed the crank Position Sensor



Good Luck



DM

 

[johncameron]

It is on top of the rear axel, right in the center of the diff. Mine reset itself without any trouble.