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dulladdress
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Sep 19, 2009, 10:07 AM

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Four Wheel Drive Automatic 62000 miles

The other day my speedometer stopped working (although strangely rpm still works) and then a day or two later the check engine light came on. I have a code reader, and the code is P0500.

First question: a few days before my mechanic installed a new air filter. Could that have caused the problem? I read something about a reduction test that's often done after installing a new air filter that could trigger a VSS malfunction.

Second, beyond the inconvenience of having my speedometer not working, is this something I need to have fixed? In other words, is it a danger? I've spent so much on this car already, and don't want to spend another $300 + unless I have to.

Thanks.

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Sep 21, 2009, 1:42 PM

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well a speedometer is very usefull and probably should get it checked but im sure you dont HAVE to have one unless you want one real bad. i like mine though it helps.

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Sep 21, 2009, 2:33 PM

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Yes, you should get that fixed. Most computer controlled vehicles use the speed sensor input for decisions involving timing and transmission shifting.

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dulladdress
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Sep 23, 2009, 6:47 PM

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Thanks for the advice. Could it have been caused by that reduction test the mechanic did after installing the air filter?

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Sep 23, 2009, 6:52 PM

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I don't know what they are trying to feed you but i never heard of anything called a "reduction test". Changing an air filter doesn't require anything.

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