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P1500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

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P1500 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)

Description:  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. Presence of this DTC indicates the VSS input signal was intermittent.
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,
Fusion,
Motorhome/Stripped Chassis/Step Van		 GO to PINPOINT TEST DF: VEHICLE SPEED CIRCUIT (VSC) CHECK .
Manual Transmission GO to PINPOINT TEST DP: OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR/VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) .
All others The PCM uses information from the ABS control module and the TCM to calculate vehicle speed. Check these modules for DTCs.
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