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

2010 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.5 ASECTION DTC P1901: Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Circuit Intermittent
DTC 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 correctly seated
  • Harness intermittently short or open
  • Harness connector damaged
  • TSS sensor damaged or not installed correctly
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify harness and connector integrity.
Verify correct installation of the TSS sensor.
Refer to the Pinpoint Test Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor in the appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE article to continue diagnosis.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the appropriate DTC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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