Lexus Gs300 Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Lexus Gs300 is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Gs300. When it fails on the Lexus Gs300, the effects appear across your Gs300 speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Lexus Gs300.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Lexus Gs300

• Speedometer on your Lexus Gs300 reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Gs300, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Lexus Gs300 refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Gs300 dashboard
• Check engine light on your Lexus Gs300 with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Gs300 transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Lexus Gs300

On older Lexus Gs300 vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Gs300 and serves as the primary reference for the Gs300 speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Lexus Gs300 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 Gs300, one sensor feeding multiple Lexus Gs300 systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Lexus Gs300 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Lexus Gs300 vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Gs300 control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Lexus Gs300, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Lexus Gs300 exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Lexus Gs300 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Lexus Gs300?

Yes. The Lexus Gs300 transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Gs300 speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Gs300 limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Lexus Gs300?

Yes. A failed Lexus Gs300 vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Gs300, 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 Lexus Gs300?

On many modern Lexus Gs300 vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Gs300. On older Gs300 vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Lexus Gs300.