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DTC P1500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

NOTE: For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION section. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

This code indicates PCM detected intermittent input from VSS. Possible causes for this code are:

Turn ignition off. Disconnect VSS sensor. Visually inspect VSS and VSS circuits for potential faults as follows:

If no faults are found, go to CIRCUIT TEST Z (INTERMITTENT). If faults are found, repair or replace as necessary. Clear PCM memory and run VSS drive cycle test. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS INTRODUCTION article.