Mercury Sable P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Mercury Sable‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Sable uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and more. … Read more

Mercury Villager P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Mercury Villager‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Villager uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and more. … Read more

Suzuki SX4 P0449: Vent Valve Solenoid – Circuit Malfunction

A somewhat common issue with the Suzuki SX4 is the P0449 code. This code references a number that is given to you when you plug it into a OBD2 scanner. P0449 deals with the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system. It often appears with, or is related other codes, such as P0420, P0446, and very often … Read more