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What is the correction for the Trouble code- Spped Sensor A in a 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.2 L engine with Auto transmission

Submitted: 29 days and 8 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $13
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Year: 1999
Make: Subaru
Model: Legacy Wagon
Engine: 2.2 L

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Took car for NYS inspection, car failed as it says it has speed senor A and fuel mixture trouble codes, check engine light is not on and car runs perfect?

Posted by Scott 29 days and 8 hours ago.

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Hello

 

The inspection station did not happen to give you the exact code did they? This would narrow the diagnostics considerably. If not, I can load you up with info, but a code would cut time.

 

Scott

29 days and 8 hours ago.

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Scott:

They did in the print out but I don't have it with me, I think t was P020 Speed Sensor A, I know the speed sensor A part is correct and the fuel mix code I believe was p050? It failed inspection because of the speed sensor A code, I got the fuel mix code when I scanned it with my scanner when I got home, my first concern is to correct the speed sensor A code so the car will pass inspection, I need to get it on the road ASAP.

Thanks,

Dan

Posted by Scott 29 days and 8 hours ago.

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I apologize for dragging this on, but there should be a P and 4 digits in a P-Code. I am assuming you have a P0500 and P0720 code?

29 days and 8 hours ago.

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You are right it was a P0500, someone said it could have something to do with the ECU, I am assuming that is the Electronic Control Unit, ie the computer, but I will defer to your expertise first before I start sumping cash and ramdomly replacing parts?

Dan

Posted by Scott 29 days and 7 hours ago.

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Here is thr trouble tree for the VSS. If you are having speedo fluctuation , you may have a VSS issue. Review the check, and check all the engine ground points. Have had a real issue with Subaru engine and body grounds with northern vehicles.

 

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29 days and 7 hours ago.

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Scott:

I have connected my Actron scan tool to the connector and took the vehicle for a ride, the scan tool and the speedometer are reading the same and there is no fluctuation in either the speedometer or scan tool. I will clean ground points and follow above and go from there.

Dan

Accepted Answer

At that point, clear the codes and drive it about 4 or 5 key cycles, about 20 minutes apart. If the code does not return, chalk it up as an intermittent. Be careful clearing the codes before a run to inspection. It takes some time for the reediness monitors to reset, and many counties will fail you if more than 4 are not up and running.

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