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Old May 22, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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fault code p0500

hi you guys out there

i have a 2000 f250 superduty 4x4 i switch on and drive off when i reach around 30mph od light flashes i plug in computer with engine still running fault code p0500 is there but i have no problems with shifting or od speedometer and abs is working ok if i turn off engine and turn on again reconnect computer fault code is not there untill i drive off again,
anyone out there can help please
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Old May 22, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Your VSS is apparently intermittent. That sensor is on the top of your rear differential. Easy to replace. But could easily be a bad wire or connector too.
 
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