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P0501



P0501 00

Vehicle Speed, Incorrect Signal.







Fault symptom
Check Engine
Cruise control not working.
Messages shown in SID.
TCS/ESP lamp light in dashboard.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:
Continuous

Enable criteria:
Ignition on for at least 3 s.
Battery voltage must be between 6 - 18 V.
NONE of the following DTCs must be detected: P1625

Fault criteria:
No or faulty vehicle speed signal from TCS/ESP for 2 s.

Dependent
P0600

System reaction to a fault:
Cruise control blocked.
The control module uses the signal from the right rear wheel sensor for continued function.

OK report:
Fault criteria NOT fulfilled for 3 s.

Fault handling:
Type III without Check Engine.
(See Description of On-Board Diagnostics/Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.)

Diagnostic help
See fault diagnosis for the TCS/ESP DTC in question and bus fault diagnosis.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:
Electrical fault on bus leads or in the component.