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 . | |||
| Expedition, Navigator, Sable, Taurus, Taurus X |
The powertrain control module (PCM) uses information from the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module and the transmission control module (TCM) to calculate vehicle speed. Check these modules for DTCs. | |||
| All others | refer to PINPOINT TEST DP . | |||