How do I know if it's the input or the output sensor?

Question

P0500 Sensor A. 2009 Toyota Highlander Limited

Answer 1

P0500 Vehicle speed sensor

This code originate in the skid control ECU or the combination meter it is neither the output sensor or the input, they would set there own code, in order to set this code there is a output signal and a input signal. This code P0500 tends to be a intermittent code, if you drive with both feet you can set this code, you can also set this code if you carry more weight than recommended

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