Question

2001 Hyundai Elantra 2.0L, will this code harm my car (p0501)?

Answer 1

Hi there,

This code is for the vehicle speed sensor. This will not harm the car, however you will likely need to replace the speedometer at some point. It's not sending a speed reading to the computer.

Answer 2

P0501 HYUNDAI - Vehicle Speed Sensor 'A' Range/Performance

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