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P1502 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Intermittent

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P1502 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) INTERMITTENT

Description:  Indicates the powertrain control module (PCM) detected an error in the vehicle speed information. Vehicle speed data is received from either the VSS, transfer case speed sensor (TCSS) or anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module. This DTC is set the same way as P0500. However, it is intended to flash the transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) for first time VSS circuit error/malfunctions.
Possible Causes:  See the possible causes for DTC P0500.
Diagnostic Aids:  See the diagnostic aids for DTC P0500.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
F-Super Duty refer to PINPOINT TEST DF .
Vehicles with an automatic transmission and output shaft speed (OSS) sensor DTCs Refer to the appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE article.
All others refer to PINPOINT TEST DP .