P0501 1998 Honda Civic Speed Sensor Diagnosis -EricTheCarGuy

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Well the dreaded Civic is back. Yes this is the one I put the engine in TWICE. It's not back for an engine thought it's back for a speed sensor code as well as harsh shifting and a bouncing speedometer needle. This is a fairly common problem on Hondas but in this case there was come corrosion that came into play. I don't want to give away too much though so you're just going to have to watch the video to get the details on that. I hope you find this video useful, in fact I believe you can use this method on other makes to help verify a speed sensor failure.
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@gordogmc13 2 года назад

9 years later and your videos still making life easy for peeps like me Thank you

@JonathanThompson1320 4 года назад

EricTheCarGuy - saving my butt for over a decade! Thank you Eric!

@mrdylan9022 11 лет назад

Eric coming from a Automotive student in college I learn heaps of knowledge from watching your videos. keep up the good work!

@eddominates Год назад

Just fixed my '96 accord's speed sensor with pretty much the same procedure. (a little bit of test-light diagnosis first) Thanks for making all these videos man, saving us Honda bois $$$$ that we don't have.

@JonathanThompson1320 4 года назад

“Sort of twist it back and forth a little bit. It’s just an o-ring we’re trying to overcome here.” Invaluable knowledge. Invaluable. Saved me a long night, some busted knuckles, and perhaps worse. Thank you Eric the Car Guy!

@joea6326 5 лет назад

Thank you Eric for your insight. This video saved me $$ on buying a new VSS and the headache of trying to figure out what it could be other than that. You are appreciated..

@sbthemeatman 2 года назад

Just went through the exact same thing except I drove without the speedometer for a year. Was misfiring bad and replaced plugs and wires and read that the VSS can cause some other problems. It looked easy to replace, but it didn’t work. Your video showed the corrosion issue and my center point broke off in the connector. Finally extracted it and now I have a speedometer. This was GREAT!

@just_a_guy_doing 11 лет назад

This brings back memories of my 94 Ranger that had a speedo that jumped all over the place, tuned out that it was actually a bad speedo cluster.. I did exactly what you did to diagnosis, by unplugging speed sensor first and working my way through the problem, to a solution. Great info, keep it coming

@FerretHoldingWrench 3 года назад

Thank you. I did some maintenance on my connector last night while putting in a new speed sensor, and as far as I was able to find through experimentation and observation, the rubber gasket should go in BEFORE the white guide clip. I tried putting it on in the same order as you did in the video (white clip first, then rubber seal), but I couldn’t overcome the resistance trying to plug it in, so I pulled it apart and tried gasket first. Still felt some resistance (the gasket probably could have used a bit of lubrication), but when it clicked it felt “right.” Thanks again for this, and your countless other helpful videos.

@ldge 11 лет назад

Many thanks for this video. I had a 1999 Civic LX in which the speedo would start to bounce up and down while cruising, while at the same time the doors would lock and unlock endlessly (but would not lock when shifting from P to D at the start of a journey). I replaced the speed sensor following the instructions in this video with a $20 aftermarket one from Ebay and, 500 miles or so of driving afterwards, the problem has now gone and not recurred. Thanks again.

@bullit0985 10 лет назад

thank you eirc this video has actually saved me a lot of head aches for trying to figure out why my spedo was doing the same thing.. keep up the good work

@aaronsoto8413 6 лет назад

Thank you for putting the info out it has really helped with getting my 94 accord back up and running like it should be

@shiroakaishi 11 лет назад

"Do you know how fast you were going??" "Not a clue, occifer!"

@easypipstrading1094 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂

@alvinkinds 3 года назад

I own a 96 Civic. Love it. It’s more reliable than my more expensive vehicles. Thanks for sharing this valuable information. 👍🏼👍🏼

@balloney2175 3 года назад

how many vehiclessss do u have?

@alvinkinds 3 года назад

@@balloney2175 I have three vehicles. This video was very informative and thanks for asking.

@chrupkowy 11 лет назад

I`m lucky to have Honda Civic D16Y7 and see my car part by part on your movies. You made my day Eric, cheers

@adamdominguez7470 11 месяцев назад

So glad you never take down your videos, helping me agian

@wellnesspathforme6236 4 года назад

Thanks for the nice video. I apparently ravaged some part of my speed sensor mechanism when replacing transmission control cables on a manual 5 speed. I get to survey the damage done tomorrow. Replace the PCV valve! Especially on older cars, and newer vehicles that you want to age much more nicely. It is cheap, easy, and will help keep your engine from becoming pressurized with exhaust, which should've exited through the PCV valve, and forcing oil leaks in various places. Another popular YT mechanic (SK) recommends doing it every three years. When in doubt, just change it. It is cheap, easy and protects your engine!

@TheAshpwns 7 лет назад

Thanks for making this video. Helped me figure out exactly what was wrong with my 98 Honda Civic DX. The needle would bounce around in park, at a stoplight, and while accelerating causing the transmission to jerk around if I had the gas pedal pushed down to the wrong spot. Disconnected the sensor and there was coolant inside, car drove fine with it unplugged, and the needle didn't bounce. Gonna put a new vss in tomorrow. Thanks again.

@arturovega7945 Месяц назад

im a little late to this comment but can you let me know what part you got

@rezalsyaffiera 10 лет назад

Good job Eric... well done. I have same problem with my 99 civic for almost 2 years. Now the problem solve. Happy riding now with no more check engine suddenly appear while driving with working spedometer.

@MrBarleyfield 11 лет назад

Mr Eric you are the star of the day.i had the same problem with my honda civic right hand side and the femai

@touringusa8760 6 лет назад

Another great video, Eric. Very complete.

@jdeavillajr 11 лет назад

dude ur a life saver trans was slippin when i first took off an good shifting after changed the speed sensor now all is good thanx bro

@primalut 11 лет назад

Eric, you're awesome dude. I think somebody has said this before but if I lived closer to you I would take my 93 integra to you. I would know it would be in great hands. Great video.

@alvinkinds 3 года назад

This is my second viewing because I’m way past due for this repair. Thanks again for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼

@noeromero 9 лет назад

Great job man this help me so much I had the same problem and I did just how you did it and it save me so much money and time so thank you. You have a new follower.

@rushpond808 7 лет назад

Excellent video! Thanks for being so thorough. I'm going to subscribe now.

@felixv75 10 лет назад

Thanks Eric, you saved my speedometer.

@j9506 10 лет назад

Great video! The info given here has helped me solve my problem with the vss. Thanks!

@michaelmyrie7532 2 года назад

Eric is a Genius with Auto Mechanics. Thanks.

@amandaventura4735 10 лет назад

i changed the VSS in my 96 civic manual transmission. It didn't fix the problem but great job showing us how to change it. i had my CEL checked and came back with a ELD problem. after a few days of going through my car and reading through forums i found that i needed to check fuse 15. yup, it was blown. I replaced it and that fixed the problem.

@texasnhis49bitches49 3 года назад

and fuse didn't blow again?

@thomasbrizzolara9622 10 лет назад

I noticed my car threw a code for the VSS and I came to find out that the left lower engine mount was bad and as soon as I replaced it I have never got a engine light. Just wanted to post that for other options.

@colintx800 11 лет назад

I like you're attitude Eric & I

@ryansmith6726 8 лет назад

Eric i have a 1993 toyota camry le and when you turn on the wipers they work fine but on their way down,The wiper motor makes a buzzing sound.So before I replace the wiper motor I want to figure out what Is going on.Got any ideas?

@ericthecarguy 11 лет назад

I don't know if I'm comforted by that or not but thank you.

@laragreene8328 4 года назад

LOL

@SoloRidePH. 7 лет назад

hi eric. i have a problem with my speed sensor. civic eg 1995 model. i suspect that the wiring on the socket is the problem. i tried testing the wires using the test light. the 2 wires went on. while the last wire. the third one. does nothing. it like it doesnt have power or current running on it. is that normal or not? do i need to check the wiring connected to the transmition itself? thanks in advance

@spelunkerd 11 лет назад

Another entertaining and educational video. Say, one day, can you do a video on how to rebuild common electrical connectors? I want to see how you remove and clean the wires, then crimp the wires to the pins.

@mikez565 11 лет назад

Awesome video as always.

@shawndubay3736 6 лет назад

Hi Eric I think you just nailed the problem in my 06 tiburon GT. It either stays on zero miles per hour or spikes from zero to one hundred sixty miles per hour and goes crazy even though im driving thirty five miles per hour. Thank You for your help.

@deeneannwhittenford4373 6 лет назад

Eric , I have a 98 Honda Civic with 113,000 miles on it...a tow truck busted my transmission and I went for six weeks without the car finally getting a settlement which I thought was fairly good..1600 from Pilgrim Insurance and $500 Triple A.. The man from Triple A was an ex honda employee for many years and told me it was worth saving instead of using the money for a downpayment on another car and big monthly payments, higher insurance since I am retired on fixed income.. I decided to use the mechanc's actuallly across the street who always fix anything I need immediately...They put in the transmission....then showed me the radiator needed replacing....drove well for 2 weeks then bam...now he said alternator so that is being done and he said the fuse that connected to the speedometer was a problem yesterday he said another issue...when he test drove it it sounded at times like it was going into another 'geer'....he told me this morning he is going to put a sensor on it...I have farmers back home who could keep me going but can't...what do you think I should do now? I drive in fear wondering what next will break down and run out of my towing for reasonable fees from Triple A....so I will not drive except to pick up my granddaughter and shop for groceries...

@Dw43679 11 лет назад

did exactly what he said and it works perfectly now, only thing was the check engine light came on and stayed on after installing everything, did some research and seen to disconnect then reconnect the battery and it works to remove that check engine light, probably another way but this was the simplest

@ericbrown2933 2 года назад

Pretty sure u already doing it but the honda video are great. Need a series on all old cars that last on the roads for years

@waynewoodhouse7714 9 лет назад

My speedometer in my 98 civic was jumping all over so I unpluged the sensor. It is still jumping and the alternator fuse keeps blowing and the headlights flash a little and if it makes any difference the whole distributor was recently replaced. Don't know how to proceed now. Any suggestions?

@bsm6776 5 лет назад

Where did you get that tool to take out the retaining clip?

@stephenturley1960 8 лет назад

Love your videos!

@TheAli2ch 11 лет назад

Awesome vid man, keep it up :D

@DjStiv3 11 лет назад

lol you make me want to learn everything about cars now man, your vids are pretty good you dont bullshit, their a bit entertaining and amusing too, overall your an awesome youtuber... but quick question do you fix cars then from your home (im new to your channel) and where are you located if i ever needed to hit you up on somethin lol

@carlosmanuelcunhavalinhas2483 7 лет назад

Hello, I do appreciate your precious help in the videos. Thank you so much. I own a 1997 Honda Civic 1.5i VTEC Fastback (european model), 114 CV. The Cluster is similar to the one you show in the video. First the speedometer shown a behaviour like the one in the video and suddenly the needle pointer went up to the maximum speed (end of scale) and is sleeping now, pointing to "6 o'clock". All the other parts of the cluster are working well. I do presume i have a problem with speedometer sensor which i must check attemptly for the electricals and replace by one new if necessary. What you suggest to take the speedometer pointer to zero?

@lossafadosbarrioxnegro1832 7 лет назад

I have a problem whit my Honda Civic hatch back 1993 ,,it turns on I warming the car at it's limit I drive it and why I came to stop it turns of and I started again it stop turning of when I drive it for a long period..can you help me Erick

@ahmedshaheenredcar21341 8 лет назад

good job bro i respect but i want to ask about the dlc is it 16 pin or 3 pin thanks

@danng4346 11 лет назад

good video! I have a same car and I replaced the speed sensor before the code come on since I knew it has the high failure rate. Thanks

@brettgreef4801 6 лет назад

I have a 1996 Honda civic cx hatch with 520 000 km and the same thing has happened to me, but the engine light came on as soon as my speedometer went haywire, I'll unplug it and see if that's the problem. Thank you ericthecarguy!!

@johntyira4316 10 лет назад

I have a 96 civic with a shifting problem also when I hooked the diagnosis tool up it said that my transmission range switch was bad i can't seem to find the part anywhere but im going to unplug the speed sensor and see how it shifts

@antoinebugleboy 9 лет назад

Hi Eric, If the problem was with the corrosion in the connector, was there a need to replace the sensor?

@yagger72 11 лет назад

Nice video Eric. I have an exact same issue with the speedo flickering back and forth even at idle sometimes. However......every time I step on the brake, the speedo comes back to normal but it doesn't sound like the engine auto shift correctly. Rpm looks high almost 4k at 80mph. Do you think it's the speedo sensor? If that's the case, that should be an easy fix based on your video. I have not done any diagnosis yet, pulling the speedo connector off and drive, etc. Thanks.

@sharingtimeagain 9 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy having watched the video i noticed you replaced the full sensor. that is the top with female connector down to the gearing that fits into the transmission. many places i have looked to buy part from only sells the top of the sensor. the plastic female connector and the bracket that attaches to bottom of sensor. why is this and should i order the complete sensor?

@larrymacatangay3756 3 года назад

Thank you Eric the car guy

@tanner7362 10 лет назад

Does contact cleaner have to be dryied or wahed off? or does it evaporate itself?? Thanks for making a video for the civic speed sensor.

@Ebozerozero7 6 лет назад

Have you any idea what it could be if it's not the speed sensor? I have a 96 Volkswagen Golf that does the same thing and I have changed the speed sensor twice but to no avail.

@dakidmike666 10 лет назад

Your video helped me alot thank you !!! :)

@mikey4016 3 года назад

Dear Eric: I would highly recommend that after you clean the corroded connections, you should apply something like Noalox (antioxidant joint compound, sold under many names, used primarily for preventing corrosion on aluminum conductors, but works great on all conductors). And I would also recommend coating the gasket of the connector with that wonderful silicone grease (silicone paste), to help it seal better and help it connect and disconnect easier.

@cassiem1148 2 года назад

i have a question, would it be another reason why the speedo would jump like that? like mine does it when the car is warm and if i step on the gas it will shoot up alittle

@TXzeroC 10 лет назад

Thank you very very much! It's the exact same problem my 98 civic was having! I was beginning to think it was the transmission because of the ugly shifting =\ Thank you! :D

@ivansanchez1243 10 лет назад

I have a question my honda same year does similar , I turn the key with the engine off and it goes up to 20 mph and it starts there what can I do? Please help, thank you

@turkeyjoe8110 10 лет назад

Well that was one of the most helpful how-to's I've seen. Kudos Mr CarGuy.

@mikesd98 3 года назад

Ahh having a p28 Hondata sucks but being a mechanic and this video really narrows down my b18 issues

@DillonTurner395 9 лет назад

Friend of mine has a 1992 Honda Civic where the speedometer bounces back and forth between 20mph and 50mph. Ive heard of issues with the cluster on this year model but ive noticed if when sitting still, I move forward like half an inch it will shoot to 50mph, another half an inch it will go back down to 20mph and so on and so forth repeating that flip flopping back and forth

@kevindubon43 8 лет назад

so i did the speed test you said, unplugging the speed sensor and as soon as i started ther car it jumped to 20mph. i also bought a replacement sensor and it doesnt jump around so much. what i am trying to ask is, what else can it be?

@figgiefigueroa7372 8 месяцев назад

Same problem I have on my 1998. Thanks for the video

@figgiefigueroa7372 3 месяца назад

I just finished fix it but the transmission shifted good but the speedometer is not working.

@zsteppin8249 4 года назад

my car is losing power at high speed but will come back its it gets to a lower speed my speedometor dosent work and the code for the speed sensor is on do you think its the same problem or deeper??

@rivergate 6 лет назад

I've a 1998 crv. Harsh shifting. I've replaced the solenoids and had a slight improvement. No fault codes but I've noticed that my countershaft and main shaft live data readings can intermittently be different. The main shaft sensor seems laggy and spikey. I don't think that's the one you took out here, is the main shaft sensor the one on the front of the box? Would it be this front one that's confusing the ecu and causing harsh shifting? Or something main shaft speed sensor related in the box? Thank you :)

@NikySportsPromotion 11 лет назад

Hi eric, I'm also having a speedo problem with my honda (a 96 accord). Its a manual so no effect on shifting, but the speedo doesn't seem accurate. It moves smoothly, no jumping like that, but it always seems high. I guess its more or less accurate at crawl speeds (goes to 0 when stopped) but the faster I drive, the higher above actual speed it seems to read. Is this likely also a sensor error? Should I try just changing the sensor before I pull my dash to check the gauge? Thanks

@Radnally 6 лет назад

My 98 civic speedometer has been working sporadically for 3 years and now. Lately, the car is starting to shift a little more abruptly, especially down shifting. It also slips a little in and out of gear at 60 mph for a while, then stays solid after about an hour on the freeway. Could the malfunctioning speedometer be the cause?

@213reaction 8 лет назад

Where can I find the vss on the 1995 Honda Civic Dx stick shift I have the same part that u have in this video but I'm not sure if it will fit my Honda. Plz help ASAP

@n2imprts21 Год назад

So I have a 2000 honda civic where my speedometer will spontaneously jump around. It isnt constant just sometimes. However i have been having issues with my tps (throttle position sensor), would that cause issues with speedometer if the tps isnt dialed in?

@4dtruth192 2 года назад

I have a hinda crv 1998 but the speedometer functioning at 60kph onwards what do you think is faulty is it the speed sensor or the guage itself? Thanks

@TobeyNord Год назад

I replaced the VSS sensor but not the gear could the gear be broken if I still have the 501 code? also unpinned the corroded connectore and cleaned out put electric grease on it. cleared code 97 Honda Accord. I noticed you replaced the gear as well I didn't do that .

@marvinromero8657 3 года назад

So I have the same problem but I changed the speedometer and now my speedometer works but my trans still slipping do you think if I just put back the old one and fix that that’s the problem

@Tsitris46 11 лет назад

@EricTheCarGuy could you have applied a little bit of dielectric grease in the plug to keep moisture and condensation away?

@SuperRasean 10 лет назад

Would this be the same on a Toyota as far as the sensor problem with a speedometer the doesn't move at all until the car reaches 60mph then it works fine for speeds above that

@jasonmedeiros287 8 лет назад

Hi Eric, I have a 00 civic si and the same speedometer problem but wen I unplug the speed sensor and run the car, it still sits a lil above the resting needle or bounces. could it be a bad cluster?

@rondoschiavoni8840 3 года назад

HI Eric, I have a 2003 Buick lesabre and it hard shifts so I pulled a coil failed code and replaced it ,it was OK for a few days now I have a slight hard shift comes and goes changed fluid to no avail. would a EGR valve stuck case this ? ?

@noisytim 11 лет назад

I'll just have to be a very internet-ish person: Being ruined by the internet, when you said "My can is old, and doesn't like to spray to well". I was cracking up. But thanks for sharing your knowledge, Eric. I still love the videos !

@cevremuhendisi 5 лет назад

I have 2002 civic ex and have the same problem with a code of P0501. The speedometer is fluctuating and I have a transmission shifting problem. But, there are two speed sensors, one is working magnetically the other one is that you changed in the video. Which one has to be changed? I have not differentiated which one is broken.

@jerickberdan764 3 года назад

thank you sir. how about srs light indicator thats always on. how to troubleshoot that? thanks. same car model

@marty5480 Год назад

hey man so my csr is a 1997 honda civic coupe manual tranmission. It doesnt display the right speed when i go past 35 mph and the rpms jump around a lot. Im not suree to replace my speed sensor or if its something else like my gauge cluster is going bad.

@joemiller1535 7 лет назад

i have a 1998 Acura integra with a speed sensor problem. the way i understand it, there is an input speeed sensor and an output. Ive got an issue with my speedo not working as well as a hard shifting issue. which sensor should i replace?

@darronc5928 11 лет назад

Eric, I have a 1992 Acura legend base, is the speed sensor loctaed in the same area as the this Honda Civic?

@kyle333halfevil 6 лет назад

Also after having similar symptoms i wasted money on a new sensor. One common problem with the 6th gen Honda's is the that the wiring for the vss is getting pinched between the intake manifold and its braket. Get underneath and remove the bracket and check that its free and hasn't been damaged. Just a quick tip before buying a new sensor.

@ccrazcatzz6954 Месяц назад

So i unplugged my vehicle speed sensor and hit it with maf cleaner because there as corrosion, let it dry then plugged it back in while the car was off, now my speedometer is zeroed even when im driving. Any idea what i should do or where to start looking?

@mcn2050 5 лет назад

I want to thank you so much. I changed the speed sensor and it worked for a few months. Then started to do the same thing. So i bought another one lasted one day. Now what? I went back and watched the video again. Guess what. The insert and gasket was still in the original part. Im a pack rat on parts sometime. I put the insert and gasket in the plug and smooth as ice. Hind sight 2020. Sub. & like.

@sulemanu2 3 года назад

Dear please guide Why my Toyota Yaris 2001 blinking OD light not dose go in 4th gear automatic. 1st time when i start car and drive to the limit of 4th gear it gets 4th gear but soon it slips with a terrible jurk back into 3rd gear and OD start blinking,

@nomap6097 8 лет назад

omg i miss my 97 silver honda it was my first car, it was the love of my life i had the same problem , then the transmission blew up on high way got it towed dont have it anymore but it was a sweet car, i loved driving it:)

@killa764 8 лет назад

+no map i have a silver 97 civic lol im kinda having the same problem but its not jumping around its just off by ten mph and tranny shifts like shit

@jerilynmapoy2698 3 года назад

Sir i would like to ask question. I change already my speed sensor to my civic dimension but still the speedometer was going up and down.whats the problem?

@grantlarmstrong 11 лет назад

Eric, love the videos. I like how you take the time to explain things, but you must admit you get long winded sometimes. It is a double edged sword, I suppose. Keep up the great work!

@michaelquintero947 10 лет назад

Hi Eric, I have a 2004 kia spectra ex The speedometer work normal in the morning for about 10 min the it stop with the odometer as we'll. no check engine light though. Any advice?

@itsNAGOLS 5 лет назад

Well when I was replacing the vss on my 96 accord I ended up removing the vss n drive fit gear. Is there any proper\correct way to installing back where it was ? @ericthecarguy

@josebido8142 7 лет назад

thank you for all your help

@christleydacosta4747 2 года назад

Good job eric🙏

@corkystorky 3 года назад

I don't understand the part.. where you tried to guess solve the connection problem and not put the old sensor back to see if the connection was the problem, but instead replaced it anyway, so how do we know if the connection was the problem. By the way I notice that the odometer was not working? Was it not in congruent with the speed sensor at all