99 camry wont shift Code P0500 speed sensor

Speed sensor most likely culprit
P0500 Ford Vehicle Speed Sensor

According to http://repairpal.com/OBD-II-Code-P0500:

Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
Symptoms

• Check Engine Light will illuminate
• Vehicle may not shift properly
• Speedometer may not operate correctly
• In some cases, there are no adverse conditions noticed by the driver
• In some cases, there may be performance problems and/or shifting problems.
• Other warning lights may come on such as the ABS light and Traction Control light.

Common Problems That Trigger the P0500 Code

• Defective Vehicle Speed Sensor
• Defective Speedometer
• Vehicle Speed Sensor wiring or connector
• Communication (CAN) bus problems
• Defective transmission or differential Vehicle Speed Sensor drive gear

Common Misdiagnoses

• Speedomter problem
• Internal Transmission problem
• ABS/Traction Control probelm
• Driveline problem

The P0500 code indicates a problems with the ABS system. If you have recently replaced wheel sensors, it sounds like one or more may be disconnected or flaky.

From datsc.com:
What does this mean? OBD Code P0500refers to
Basically this means that the vehicle's speed as read by the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not working properly.
Symptoms Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0500
loss of anti-lock brakes the "anti-lock" or "brake" warning lamps on the dash may be lit the speedometer or odometer may not work properly (or at all) your vehicle's RPM limiter may be decreased the shifting of an automatic transmission may become erratic other symptoms may also be present
Causes Possible causes of OBD code P0500
A code P0500 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not reading (functioning) properly There is a broken/frayed wire leading to the vehicle speed sensor The vehicle's PCM is not correctly configured for the actual tire size on the vehicle
Possible Solutions The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back. Next, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the speed sensor. The location of the sensor depends on your vehicle. The sensor could be on the rear axle, transmission, or perhaps the wheel hub (brake) assembly. If the wiring and connectors are OK, then check the voltage at the speed sensor. Again, the exact procedure will depend on your make and model of vehicle. If everything looks OK, replace the sensor.

Check all linkage and adjustment to insure you are really getting into reverse. Also make sure to check fluid level with trans fully warmed up and engine running and trans in PARK. Low fluid can cause loss or reverse only. If this does not help, trans shop can pill pan and check for bad solenoid or other damage.

Usually it's the speed sensor. But-it relates to a few things sometimes. http://www.obd-codes.com/p0500 Hope this helps!!

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The 500 code is vehicle speed sensor,the other is spooky BUS system failure ECM?EGS controller. The 500 is probably your shift problem. Hopefully the other is a ghost.Seems you should be able to manually shift and get low gear

i have a toyota camry 2002 xle 2.4l, and ive a trouble code p0500 vehicle speed sensor 1. i'm having problem locating this speed sensor and my speedo doesnt work. can someone place assist with images or pictures of where the speed sensor is or video of how to fix this problem, i will really appeciate it.

for the p0500, the solution:
The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
i know this tool is helpful for your car.
Next, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the speed sensor. The location of the sensor depends on your vehicle. The sensor could be on the rear axle, transmission, or perhaps the wheel hub (brake) assembly.
If the wiring and connectors are OK, then check the voltage at the speed sensor. Again, the exact procedure wil depend on your make and model of vehicle.
If everything looks OK, replace the sensor.

What does that mean? Basically this means that the vehicle's speed as read by the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not working properly.
FB.init("dd7d9e9681341cde77587bc6a2029f6f"); OBD-Codes.com on Facebook SymptomsSymptoms of a P0500 DTC may include:

• loss of anti-lock brakes
• the "anti-lock" or "brake" warning lamps on the dash may be lit
• the speedometer or odometer may not work properly (or at all)
• your vehicle's RPM limiter may be decreased
• the shifting of an automatic transmission may become erratic
• other symptoms may also be present

Causes A code P0500 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

• The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not reading (functioning) properly
• There is a broken/frayed wire leading to the vehicle speed sensor
• The vehicle's PCM is not correctly configured for the actual tire size on the vehicle

Possible Solutions The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
Next, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the speed sensor. The location of the sensor depends on your vehicle. The sensor could be on the rear axle, transmission, or perhaps the wheel hub (brake) assembly.
If the wiring and connectors are OK, then check the voltage at the speed sensor. Again, the exact procedure wil depend on your make and model of vehicle.
If everything looks OK, replace the speed sensor

They are not the sensors you want. The car uses the abs wheel sensors for vehicle speed. Your problem lies in the abs system , possibly the left front sensor, abs ecu or speedo cluster, Clear the code and see if it stay out otherwise you'll need to go to a trusted technician. .