DTC P1500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

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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 EVAP monitor or the HO2S monitor.
Possible Causes:	Intermittent VSS connections Intermittent short in VSS harness circuit(s) Intermittent open in the 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-Series Super Duty	GO to PINPOINT TEST DF .
Manual Transmission	GO to PINPOINT TEST DP .
All others	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.