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P1501 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Out Of Self-Test Range

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P1501 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR OUT OF SELF-TEST RANGE

Description:  Indicates the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) input signal is out of self-test range. If the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a VSS input signal any time during the self-test, DTC P1501 is set and the test aborts.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open in the VSS harness circuit
  • Short to GND in the VSS harness circuit
  • Short to PWR in the VSS harness circuit
  • Damaged wheel speed sensor harness circuits
  • Damaged ABS module
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the VSS input is 0 km/h (0 mph) when the vehicle transmission is in PARK.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST DF .