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P1501 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Out Of Self Test Range

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P1501 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR OUT OF SELF TEST RANGE

Description:  Indicates the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) input signal is out of self-test range. If the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a VSS input signal any time during the self-test, this DTC sets and the test aborts.
Possible Causes: 
  • VSS circuit open
  • VSS circuit short to ground
  • VSS circuit short to voltage
  • Damaged wheel speed sensor harness circuits
  • Damaged ABS module
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the VSS input is 0 km/h (0 mph) when the vehicle transmission is in PARK.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DF .