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DTC P1500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

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.
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