the check engine light came on when the speedometer quit working, i did replace the speed sensor it still does not work. i did retrieve the trouble coeds and it is P0500 any ideals????
1998 escort speed sensor
May 11, 2005
2 Replies
It might be the speed sensor circuit and not the speed sensor itself that is causing the trouble code.
Each of those Diagnostic Trouble Codes gives a Pinpoint test which must be followed to determine the cause of the code. You cannot bypass steps and simply replace a component.
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