Dodge Ram 1500 Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Dodge Ram 1500 is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Ram 1500. When it fails on the Dodge Ram 1500, the effects appear across your Ram 1500 speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Dodge Ram 1500.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Dodge Ram 1500

• Speedometer on your Dodge Ram 1500 reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Ram 1500, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Dodge Ram 1500 refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Ram 1500 dashboard
• Check engine light on your Dodge Ram 1500 with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Ram 1500 transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Dodge Ram 1500

On older Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Ram 1500 and serves as the primary reference for the Ram 1500 speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Dodge Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500, one sensor feeding multiple Dodge Ram 1500 systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Ram 1500 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Dodge Ram 1500 vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Ram 1500 control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Dodge Ram 1500, 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 Ram 1500 exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Ram 1500 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Dodge Ram 1500?

Yes. The Dodge Ram 1500 transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Ram 1500 speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Ram 1500 limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Dodge Ram 1500?

Yes. A failed Dodge Ram 1500 vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Ram 1500, 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 Ram 1500?

On many modern Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Ram 1500. On older Ram 1500 vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Dodge Ram 1500.