DTC 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 |
| Excursion, F-Super Duty | GO to DF: Vehicle Speed Circuit (VSC) Check STEP DF1. | ||
| Vehicles with a manual transfer case | GO to DP: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)/Transfer Case Speed Sensor (TCSS) STEP DP15. | ||
| Vehicles with an automatic transmission and output shaft speed (OSS) sensor DTCs | Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . | ||
| All others | GO to DP: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)/Transfer Case Speed Sensor (TCSS) STEP DP1. | ||