Mercury Mariner P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction
P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Mercury Mariner‘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 Mariner uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and more. … Read more