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DTC P1500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

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DTC P1500: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)

Description:  Indicates the VSS input signal was intermittent. This DTC sets when a VSS concern interferes with other on board diagnostics (OBD) tests, such as the catalyst efficiency monitor, the evaporative emission EVAP monitor or the heated oxygen sensor HO2S monitor.
Possible Causes: 
  • Intermittent VSS connections
  • Intermittent open in the VSS harness circuit(s)
  • Intermittent short in VSS harness circuit(s)
  • Damaged VSS
Diagnostic Aids:  Check the wiring, connector, and sensor for damage.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
F-Super Duty GO to PINPOINT TEST DF .
Expedition,
Flex,
MKS,
MKT,
MKX,
Navigator,
Taurus		 The powertrain control module (PCM) uses information from the ABS control module and the transmission control module (TCM) to calculate vehicle speed. Check these modules for DTCs.
All others GO to PINPOINT TEST DP .
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