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P0501 — Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/Performance

VSS signal is erratic or doesn't match expected values.

Severity: MediumRepair: $50-$400Difficulty: Medium

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Common symptoms of P0501

Common causes of P0501

Repair cost & difficulty

Typical cost to fix P0501: $50-$400 · Difficulty: Medium

Pro tip: An intermittent speed signal can cause transmission shifting problems.

Vehicles commonly affected

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