DTC P1901: Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Circuit Intermittent

2005 Ford GTSECTION DTC P1901: Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Circuit Intermittent
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P1901 - TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT

Description:  The TSS sensor signal to the powertrain control module (PCM) is irregular or interrupted.
Possible Causes: 
  • Harness connector not properly seated
  • Harness intermittently shorted or open
  • Harness connector damaged
  • TSS sensor damaged or not installed properly
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify harness and connector integrity.
Verify proper installation of the TSS sensor.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
RENDER: 1.0x

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