I recently got s 03 350z and its throwing the code P0500 for the vehicle speed sensor A. I'm trying to figure out which sensor this is so I can order a new one. I can't figure out if it's the one on the tranny or one by the wheels. Please help me. Is this what I need? http://m.autozone.com/autozone-mobile/en/parts/Duralast-Vehicle-Transmission-Speed-Sensor/_/N-jklthZ6wmy6?id=257686

 

Update. Now it's not reading a code but the speedo and digi mph gauge aren't working and the abs and VDC light are on. Please help.

 

A P0500 has a few possible causes:

• Harness or connectors (The CAN communication line is open or shorted)
• Harness or connectors (The vehicle speed signal circuit is open or shorted)
• Wheel sensor
• Unified meter and A/C amp.
• ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) (models without VDC)
• VDC/TCS/ABS control unit (models with VDC)

If you're not seeing a code with a generic scanner, the code may be set in the ABS. Unfortunately, you're probably going to need to pay either the dealer or a shop with an advanced scanner (Snap-On Verus Pro, etc...) for diag.

 

I looked under it and the speed sensor on the tranny was caked with sand and oil so I believe the sensor is fried. Could that be the cause of the speedo not working? It is no longing throwing any code.

 

No. That's your crank position sensor.

 

Well damn. Guess I'll invest in an obd abs scanner tomorrow.

 

These are the codes that came up with the obd abs scanner U1000, C1136, C1156, P0303. Anyone have any advice to what my next steps should be?

 

ABS controller. U1000 is a CAN communication code, C1136 is a speed sensor code, C1156 is a steering angle sensor code. Most likely, the ABS unit has an internal fault causing a loss of communication.

The P0303 is a cylinder 3 misfire. Pull out the middle coil on the passenger's side and check for oil on the end of the coil. If there's oil, you need a valve cover. If no oil, pull the plug. If it's got a big gap, replace your plugs.

 

Is it worth trying to fix the abs unit of just replacing it?

 

This what your talkin bout?
http://www.slidegood.com/nissan/03-nissan-350z-abs-control-module-5780

 

Looks like it.

 

Thanks so much for your help. I'm new to the car scene. I've been building and driving diesel trucks since I started driving and tryin to play catch up and learn more bout cars.

 

does anyone know if this loose ground could be the problem? Where is it suppose to connect?



I found it while looking at the rear speed sensors.





Looks like it is a ground point to the frame right above the exhaust tips

 

it connects to one of the bolts on the last flange, and no it wont cause any codes

 

also did you find the sensors, they are on the back of the diff by the shaft ears

 

Yeah. The were plugged in and looked fine. Anyone have a diagram to where the abs module goes?

 

All fixed. Lights off and speedo working!! Was the ABS computer.

 

Glad the computer fixed it. Usually, a U1000 code stored in just one module means that module is bad.

That wire just grounds your exhaust system. Hot gasses flowing through the pipes can build up a static charge. In the last pic, the nut that the wire is hanging near... It goes on that stud.

Did you get your cyl. 3 misfire sorted out?

 

I believe its a loose cam sensor missing the clip in piece on the pigtail. trying to track down just the pigtail.

 

You mean the one with the green lock?

http://www.wiringspecialties.com/vq35de1.html