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buford
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6/16/2003
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I have a 4.7 2000 2wd dakota. I have 50,000 trouble free miles. I recently had the ABS light and parking brake light go on and the speedo didn't work until 35 miles an hour. I replaced the rear speed senor on the diferential the Abs and parking light went off. The speedo quit working and a check engine light came on. I ran the codes throught the computer and it spit out --P0500--DONE-- i know the code means ---"no vihicle speed senor signal dected during road load conditions"--

Has this happened to anyone other then me? What solved the problem?

Thank you Buford
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Xlien
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6/26/2003
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i had a similar thing happen with my 99RT speedo went out check engine, abs, and brake light came on i have yet to fix it. and dont know why it did it. if you find out let me know as well thanks



Tim
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4/16/2004
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I have the same problem with my 99 ram 1500. Speedo does not work until I hit 23mph ABS and Brake lights. Code reads P0500 replaced VSS. Just came up out of the blue. Tell someone knows how to fix this problem.



Jens
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11/24/2004
09:33:38

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same thing here.
ABS and BRAKE lights came on first, then check engine and no speedometer reading later.
i get code P0500 (no vehicle speed sensor output)
this happened at about 71,000 miles

you need to replace the "rear axle/differential speed sensor" not the transmission output sensor (about 30-40 USD from dealer, easy to replace yourself)

some folks have had the abs/brake lights only with no speedometer or engine light probs, and if the rear speed sensor doesnt fix it, it will need some abs diagnostic (maybe abs unit)

from other forums and searches on the net, the speed sensor malfunction with the above symptoms are VERY common...



Jens
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11/24/2004
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so quick to press the post button i forgot to include the relevants:

2000 dodge durango SLT 4wd, 5.2L v-8

but this has been a common problem on 98-2002'ish dodge all-models




jesus
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10/22/2007
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Hi. I'm having problem with my dodge durango 2000. The scanner reads speed sensor output. I changed the sensor (rear axle) with no improvement and still the same reading. Is there any other sensor that you suggest to change? Thanks for your help.



daddio
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10/23/2007
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should have changed the one in the tranny. it's in the tail section.



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9/05/2008
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i have a 98 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.2l code p0500 i changed the sensor in the tran and its till the same i could use all the help i can get with this thanks



Matt
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2/26/2009
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I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota 4X4 4.7L. I have had 139,000 surprisingly trouble free miles. Today I have had the Check Engine Light, ABS Light, as well as Brake Light come on. In addition to those lights, I have lost the speedometer until about 35 MPH and a code P 0500. Have any of the about sensors, fixes, or tips corrected the issue? I don't want to just through money at it and HOPE it gets rectified.



buford
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2/26/2009
23:57:54

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solution to the problem fixed it about 6 years ago, there is a sensor in the top of the rear end replace it. make sure the new one seats properly in the hole. if you have to, clean up the rust with a rat tail file real light

it think the part was 50-60 dollars at the dodge dealer.




Gabe
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12/29/2009
00:52:32

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I have been read up on many forums, and the only solution i have
read that hasn't been tested was to replace the DSC control unit.
I'm not sure how much that will cost but if you are willing to try it,
then good luck. It was said to be the most common reason for the
abs brake and check engine light to come on with the P0500 error
code and the speedo not working.



Brain
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5/05/2011
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buford.. i am experiencing the same issu right now and im glad im not the only one. My dodge durango 98 the speedo went out and doesnt work till about 50, my tranny doesnt shift right, and my check light, abs and break light is on.. i was told by bout 5 garages now to replace the speed sensor and it should fix it.



daddio
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5/06/2011
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You should change the RWSS(Rear Wheel Speed Sensor) that is located in the center section of the rear diff.



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5/10/2011
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got a 2004 3.7l dakota 4x4 have had all the same as above but my speedo dosent work at all the tricky thing is my odometer/tripometer dosent work either any one else have this, kinda scary how easy it would be to "misplace" a couple thousand miles!




mundo
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6/13/2011
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Had the same problem on my 2002 dodge ram, i changed the rear axle speed senor and just the check engine light came of but abs,brake and speedo still the same should i change the tranny one?



Jay
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8/18/2013
11:53:20

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98 dakota 4x4, rear abs, ABS n parking break lights, check
engine light, no speedo at any speed. Replaced rear speed
sensor and abs brain.... Guess tranny sensor is next. If it
doesnt work....... Yu may see it on the news on fire!!!!!!



carl
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10/15/2013
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2000 dodge dakota abs light no speedo how do ifixit



chris1224
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12/29/2013
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had same problem on 98 ram 1500 no speedometer and check engine, brake and abs light all on P0500 found broken wire right at the pin in the conector in the little jumper harness at the rear dif speed sensor fixed wir. cleared code lights stayed out speedo working normal so if youtried a sensor and it didnt fix it try checking the wires in the jumper harness at the sensor



Ulysses
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5/29/2014
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Hello All -

I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota 2.5L 4 cyl. 5 spd manual tranny. Its giving me code P0500 speed sensor. Is this the ABS sensor and if it is, where is this located? Thanks in advance for the help.



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8/22/2014
09:28:30

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I have a 1999 Dodge Durango, Speedometer wasn't working nor was Odometer. Check Engine Light, ABS Light, Brake Light ON. I Replaced the Trans Out Speed Sensor $20.00 (You do not have to replace this), I Replaced The Rear Speed Sensor Located On top of rear differential. $112.00 at Parts Store $25.00 on ebay. This made my speedo and odometer start working again. Brake light can be be a few things mine happened to be the sensor for the brake fluid. $30.00 and my abs light is a bad module. Problems fixed for less than $200.00 and maybe 1hr of physical work



Zack legge
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6/28/2020
09:28:27

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I have a 1998 Dodge Dakota 318 I got a code
Po720 so I know it's a speed sensor so it's
probably the front speed sensor on the tranny?
and not the rear diff speed sensor because my
gauges in my cluster are all working fine it's
just shifting funny long shifts



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