P1500
Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–33 (est.)
Symptoms
- Incorrect operation of the speedometer
- Disabling cruise control
- Gear shifting problems
- Check Engine light comes on
- Unstable engine operation at idle
Causes
- Damage to the speed sensor wiring
- Poor contact in the sensor connector
- Speed sensor (VSS) malfunction
- Interference in the electrical system
- Grounding problems
How to Fix
- Check the integrity of the speed sensor wiring
- Clean and check the contacts in the sensor connector
- Check speed sensor resistance
- Replace the speed sensor if necessary
- Check grounding and electrical noise