Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is a permanent magnet generator in the transaxle which sends an AC voltage signal to the PCM, which the PCM converts to kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (MPH). There are several different types of vehicle speed sensors.

Refer to DTC P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit Intermittent in Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection Procedures.