lex6883

I have a 2000 ES300. my speedometer, odometer, and cruise control are not working. the VSS on and off lights are on, abs light is on and check engine light is on. i checked the codes at autozone which told me it was the speed sensor. i changed that and the all of the above is still happening. i also checked the fuses. what do i do next?

mmlex1987

After you changed the speed sensor, did you reset the computer either with the scan tool or by disconnecting the battery for 30 or so seconds? Did the speedo work after replacing the sensor?

llcoolpass

i think he is saying that the problem, as defined above , is still happening, which if true I'm not sure would be solved by clearing a code.

which speed sensor is bad? this can mean 6 different things....
give the code number [duh] and exact name of the part you had changed......

let us know, especially mike deano, because he has an '00 and is going to remember a thread like this very well! haha

GEORGE_JET

As you now realize, you cannot just read a code and start replacing parts. The codes are there to indicate what sensor to check. The proper way to troubleshoot error codes is to get the code number and then make the relevant tests. There are several speed sensors, it is possible you replaced the wrong one. It is also possible that the real problem is not the sensor. The problem could be the wire harness, or the ECM itself. So unless you want to randomly throw parts at it, you need to get the code and then inspect the circuit.

llcoolpass

well there are 4 wheel speed sensors, 2 vehicle speed sensors

2010 oh no!

lex6883

I replaced the speed sensor with the 2 terminal plug. to the left of the air filter. i was getting the P0500 code. and after replacing it i am still getting that code. i also have the trac control, abs, and check engine lights on on the dash. i did try to reset the computer and that did not work either. i cant find the other sensor with the gear on it.

lex6883

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...S_521816021___

This is the part i replaced

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._521808985___#

This is the one i bought the first time and could never find it so i returned it and was told that i had bought the wrong one.

GEORGE_JET

Sorry to say, but the first sensor was the correct sensor for the speedometer. It should have three wires connected to the sensor, the one that you replaced appears to have only two.

lex6883

yes the first one had 3 wires and the second one had 2. but i couldnt find the first one on the car. no one has diagrams. i called lexus and they wouldnt give me any info at all. they wanted me to bring it in for a $200 charge.

GEORGE_JET

speedmeter.doc

This pic shows the location of the speed sensor

MikeLex

Attached is the DTC P0500 Inspection Procedure. As you can see, the first thing to check is open or short in VSS circuit.

lexusGSfo

Hey, I have a lexus GS400 and my speed odometer is not working. My VSS light is on and my abs light is on. I had the codes read and it gave me 4 codes. 3 speed sesors and the yaw sensor. Do anybody now where I can get the speed sensors from other than the lexus dealer. Please any suggestions on how I can fix my problem.

dcapo

wow really a speed sensor will stop the speedometer, odometer, etc from working, how miles u got on it, id find a replacement, or check fuses

lex6883

i got the two Auto Zone and Advanced Auto. im not sure if those are in your area. i still cant find the speedometer sensor even after looking at all of the diagrams.

lex6883

oh there were 117,000 miles on it when the speedometer and odometer quit working