P1501
Vehicle Speed Sensor Out Of Self Test Range
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–33 (est.)
Symptoms
- Incorrect speedometer readings
- No speedometer readings
- Problems with cruise control
- Incorrect gear shifts in automatic transmission
- Check Engine Light Illuminates
Causes
- Faulty Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
- Poor contact in the sensor connector
- Mechanical damage to the sensor drive
- ECU malfunction
How to Fix
- Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors of the speed sensor
- Check the resistance of the speed sensor (compare with factory parameters)
- Inspect the mechanical drive of the sensor (if equipped)
- Replace faulty speed sensor
- Scan the ECU for additional errors