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Circuit Description

VSS detects rotation speed of transmission output shaft and sends signals to ECM. The ECM determines vehicle speed based on these signals.

DTC is set if there is no VSS signal to ECM while vehicle is being driven or if park/neutral position switch is off. Possible causes are: