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DTC/P0502

P0502 : Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input

Quick Answer
Moderee GraviteConduite deconseilleeElectrique

P0502 means the ECU is detecting a voltage on the vehicle speed sensor circuit that is lower than expected, typically because the signal wire is shorted to ground, the sensor has failed open, or the connector has lost contact. On vehicles that use the ABS wheel speed sensors as the primary speed input, P0502 usually accompanies an ABS wheel speed code.

Cout de reparation estimeDe 60 € a 650 €+, varie selon le vehicule

Que signifie P0502 ?

P0502 means the ECU is detecting a voltage on the vehicle speed sensor circuit that is lower than expected, typically because the signal wire is shorted to ground, the sensor has failed open, or the connector has lost contact. On vehicles that use the ABS wheel speed sensors as the primary speed input, P0502 usually accompanies an ABS wheel speed code.

P0502 est un code defaut lie a electrique, classe en gravite moderate. Lorsque le calculateur de ton vehicule detecte cette condition, il enregistre P0502 et allume le voyant moteur.

Quels sont les symptomes de P0502 ?

Si ton vehicule a declenche P0502, tu peux remarquer un ou plusieurs de ces symptomes :

  • Speedometer reads zero even while driving
  • ABS and traction control warning lights on
  • Cruise control will not engage
  • Automatic transmission shifts harshly or stays in a single gear
  • Check engine light on

Quelles sont les causes de P0502 ?

Voici les causes les plus courantes de P0502, classees selon la probabilite qu'elles soient en cause :

eleveeOpen or shorted-to-ground wiring on the speed sensor signal circuit
eleveeFailed vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor
moyenneDisconnected or corroded sensor connector
faibleMissing or sheared reluctor ring

Peut-on rouler sans risque avec P0502 ?

Non, regle ca immediatement. The ECU is reading a vehicle speed signal that is below the expected threshold, which usually means zero signal or a shorted-to-ground circuit. Speedometer, ABS, and transmission shift quality are affected. Drive only as far as needed to reach a workshop.

Comment diagnostique-t-on P0502 ?

Suis ces etapes pour identifier la cause profonde de P0502 :

  1. Read all stored codes. Companion ABS wheel speed codes (C-codes) usually point directly to the failed circuit
  2. Locate the suspect sensor and inspect the connector for water, corrosion, and damaged pins. Reseat the connector and clear the code to see if it returns
  3. With ignition off, measure resistance from the sensor signal pin to chassis ground. A near-zero reading confirms a short to ground in the wiring or the sensor
  4. Backprobe the sensor connector with the engine running and the wheels spinning. A Hall-effect sensor should switch between roughly 0 V and 5 V; a magnetic sensor should produce a small AC waveform that grows with speed
  5. If the wiring and sensor are healthy, inspect the reluctor ring for missing teeth, cracks, or a sheared press fit

Combien coute la reparation de P0502 ?

Les couts de reparation de P0502 varient selon la cause profonde et ton vehicule. Voici des estimations courantes :

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair sensor wiring or connector €10–€40 €50–€150 €60–€190 Moderee
Replace vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor €30–€120 €40–€100 €70–€220 Moderee
Replace wheel bearing with integrated reluctor ring €80–€250 €150–€400 €230–€650 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

P0502 sur des vehicules specifiques

P0502 se comporte differemment selon ton vehicule. Selectionne ta voiture ci-dessous pour des causes propres au modele, les problemes connus et des estimations de couts ajustees :

BMW

P0502 sur BMW 3 Series

2005-2024

On E90 and F30 3 Series, P0502 typically follows a complete ABS wheel speed sensor failure, often at the rear axle. Iron particles from the bearing collect on the sensor magnet and eventually short the signal to ground. BMW recommends inspecting the bearing whenever a rear sensor is replaced.

Quelles sont les causes de P0502 sur une BMW 3 Series ?

BMW 3 SeriesRear ABS wheel speed sensor failure with short to ground
BMW 3 SeriesIron debris from worn rear bearing contaminating the sensor

Cout de reparation de P0502 pour BMW 3 Series

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de BMW 3 Seriesajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a BMW

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair sensor wiring or connector €14–€56 €70–€210 €84–€266 Moderee
Replace vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor €42–€168 €56–€140 €98–€308 Moderee
Replace wheel bearing with integrated reluctor ring €112–€350 €210–€560 €322–€910 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Volkswagen

P0502 sur Volkswagen Golf

2003-2024

Mk5 and Mk6 Golf are prone to rear ABS sensor harness chafing along the trailing arm. Once the insulation rubs through, the signal wire shorts to body metal and P0502 sets immediately. Replacing the wiring sleeve and rerouting the harness is the proper repair.

Quelles sont les causes de P0502 sur une Volkswagen Golf ?

Volkswagen GolfRear ABS sensor wire chafed through to ground on Mk5/Mk6
Volkswagen GolfConnector pin push-out at the front sensor after suspension work

Cout de reparation de P0502 pour Volkswagen Golf

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Volkswagen Golfajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Volkswagen

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair sensor wiring or connector €12–€46 €57–€173 €69–€218 Moderee
Replace vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor €35–€138 €46–€115 €81–€253 Moderee
Replace wheel bearing with integrated reluctor ring €92–€288 €173–€460 €265–€747 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Ford

P0502 sur Ford Focus

2005-2022

Mk2 and Mk3 Focus suffer rear bearing magnetic encoder failures. When the encoder ring inside the bearing demagnetises or cracks, the sensor stops producing a signal entirely and the ECU logs P0502. The fix is a new rear bearing assembly with integrated ring.

Quelles sont les causes de P0502 sur une Ford Focus ?

Ford FocusRear bearing magnetic encoder ring failure on Mk2/Mk3
Ford FocusFront sensor connector water ingress in salt climates

Cout de reparation de P0502 pour Ford Focus

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Ford Focusajuste a la baisse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Ford

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair sensor wiring or connector €9–€36 €45–€135 €54–€171 Moderee
Replace vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor €27–€108 €36–€90 €63–€198 Moderee
Replace wheel bearing with integrated reluctor ring €72–€225 €135–€360 €207–€585 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Opel

P0502 sur Opel Astra

2009-2021

Astra J commonly logs P0502 after a front wheel speed sensor takes water through its connector. The signal pin corrodes and eventually loses contact entirely, presenting as a low circuit fault. Cleaning may revive the connection briefly but a sensor and pigtail replacement is the durable fix.

Quelles sont les causes de P0502 sur une Opel Astra ?

Opel AstraFront sensor pin corrosion on Astra J
Opel AstraRear sensor wiring damage near torsion beam mount

Cout de reparation de P0502 pour Opel Astra

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Opel Astraajuste a la baisse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Opel

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair sensor wiring or connector €9–€34 €43–€128 €51–€162 Moderee
Replace vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor €26–€102 €34–€85 €60–€187 Moderee
Replace wheel bearing with integrated reluctor ring €68–€213 €128–€340 €196–€553 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Ces codes apparaissent souvent avec P0502 ou indiquent des problemes connexes :

Questions frequentes sur P0502

What does low input on a speed sensor circuit actually mean?

It means the ECU is seeing a voltage that is below the normal range on the signal wire, usually because the wire is shorted to ground, the sensor has failed open, or the connector is disconnected. The ECU interprets this as no movement and triggers P0502.

Why is my speedometer stuck at zero?

The most common cause is a dead vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed sensor, or a broken signal wire between the sensor and the ECU. On cars that share the ABS signal with the speedometer, a single failed sensor can knock out both.

Can I drive a short distance with P0502?

Mechanically yes, but the speedometer will not work and ABS plus traction control will be disabled. That makes it illegal to drive on public roads in most EU countries. Drive only as far as needed to reach a workshop and keep speeds low.

Is P0502 always a sensor problem?

No. Wiring damage is just as common, especially where the harness runs through the wheel arch or near the gearbox. Always test the wiring before replacing the sensor or you may swap parts without fixing the fault.

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