P0500 Speed Sensor malfunction

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
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Hi,

I have had this fault code come up ever since I bought the car.

P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor malfunction.

Where is it, what is it likely to be be ? sensor or wiring?
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.4 i
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 79984
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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eddy dar wrote:Hi,

I have had this fault code come up ever since I bought the car.

P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor malfunction.

Where is it, what is it likely to be be ? sensor or wiring?
Do you have ABS?
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 140000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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eddy dar wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:11 pm Hi,

I have had this fault code come up ever since I bought the car.

P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor malfunction.

Where is it, what is it likely to be be ? sensor or wiring?

The Error P0500 showing in Lexia on a Citroen C3
P0500 error on Citroen C3
P0500 error on Citroen C3

The P0500 fix on a Citroen C3 (discs on rear, but drums will be similar) ABS models only.
Citroen C3 P0500 error fix (infographic)
Citroen C3 P0500 error fix (infographic)

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Note:
Non ABS C3s don't have these wheel sensors, but use a gearbox speed sensor
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