Dodge Intrepid Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Dodge Intrepid is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Intrepid. When it fails on the Dodge Intrepid, the effects appear across your Intrepid speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Dodge Intrepid.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Dodge Intrepid

• Speedometer on your Dodge Intrepid reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Intrepid, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Dodge Intrepid refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Intrepid dashboard
• Check engine light on your Dodge Intrepid with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Intrepid transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Dodge Intrepid

On older Dodge Intrepid vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Intrepid and serves as the primary reference for the Intrepid speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Dodge Intrepid front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Intrepid, one sensor feeding multiple Dodge Intrepid systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Intrepid Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Dodge Intrepid vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Intrepid control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Dodge Intrepid, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Dodge Intrepid exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Intrepid Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Dodge Intrepid?

Yes. The Dodge Intrepid transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Intrepid speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Intrepid limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Dodge Intrepid?

Yes. A failed Dodge Intrepid vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Intrepid, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Dodge Intrepid?

On many modern Dodge Intrepid vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Intrepid. On older Intrepid vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Dodge Intrepid.