DTC Troubleshooting: P0501
DTC P0501: CVT Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information.
This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0501 CVT Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Raise the vehicle on a lift. Make sure it is securely supported, and allow all four wheels to rotate freely.

?4.
Start the engine.

?5.
Disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF button.

NOTE: Enter the VSA maintenance mode in case of the vehicle speed above 31 mph (50 km/h).

?6.
Test-drive the vehicle in D position/mode, and the engine speed at 1,000 rpm or higher, then release the accelerator without pressing it again, for at least 4 seconds. Slow down and stop the wheels.

?7.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0501 CVT Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      

Is DTC P0501 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
2.
CVT speed sensor installation check:

CVT speed sensor installation check
?1.
Check for poor connections and loose terminals between the CVT speed sensor and the PCM, and check for proper installation of the CVT speed sensor.

Are the connection and installation OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Connection and installation are OK. Replace the CVT speed sensor.?
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair faulty connection or installation.?