I have a P0500 code and a pending p0500. Lights are on, Engine light, ABS, brake and cruise control flashing.
Speedometer shows zero. Won't shift back into Reverse or Park if in drive unless I turn off car.
I incorrectly determined my year/model Outback did not have a VSS sensor in the transmission.
Replaced a bad wheel speed sensor on the front left that tested no continuity with my ohm meter.
I cleared the codes, but both came back immediately.
Here are my questions:
1. Which sensor and location of the three on the replacement transmission wiring harness is failing to send speed?
2. I tested Ohms to identify a bad speed sensor at the main harness connector but got a good reading on both sensor 1 and sensor 2. Could the sensor be bad and need replacement if the ohm test passes? Could it send P0500 engine code and cause zero on speedometer?
3. I see people splicing the wires to swap out a hard-wired sensor that is part of the harness to avoid opening the transmission to access the 4th plug. Is this ok?
4. A mechanic friend gave me a new wire harness that he cut off sensor 1 and spliced it in for a customer..
Can I use speed sensor 2 from this new harness to replace sensor 1??? They look exactly the same. lol
5. The price I saw for a new harness from Subaru is $300, but I found it at Garage-Pro at $50. Is that acceptable quality?
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