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P1500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) - DTC Chart

P1500 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) - DTC CHART

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 .
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.