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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 diagnostic (OBD) tests, such as the catalyst efficiency monitor, the EVAP monitor or the HO2S monitor.
Possible Causes: 
  • Intermittent VSS connections
  • VSS harness circuits intermittent open
  • VSS harness circuits intermittent short
  • Damaged VSS
Diagnostic Aids:  Check the wiring, connector, and sensor for damage.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
F-650 / F-750,
F-Series Super Duty,
Fiesta Manual
Transmission With
ABS,
Fusion 1.6L,
Motorhome /
Stripped Chassis /
Step Van
GO to PINPOINT TEST DF .
Manual Transmission GO to PINPOINT TEST DP .
All others The PCM uses information from the ABS control module and the TCM to calculate vehicle speed. Check these modules for DTCs.