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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER PREMIER, 2.5 7, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISDTC P0503: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) A INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC/HIGH
2010 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, FWD

DTC P0503: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) A Intermittent/Erratic/High

2010 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, FWDSECTION DTC P0503: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) A Intermittent/Erratic/High
DTC P0503: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) A INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC/HIGH

Description:  Indicates poor or noisy VSS performance. Vehicle speed data is received from either the VSS, the transfer case speed sensor (TCSS), or the anti lock brake system (ABS) control module.
Possible Causes: 
  • Noisy VSS/TCSS input signal from the radio frequency interference/electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI) external sources, such as ignition components or the charging circuit
  • Damaged VSS or driven gears
  • Damaged TCSS
  • Damaged wiring harness or connectors
  • Concern in the module(s) or circuit connected to the VSS/TCSS circuit
  • Aftermarket add-on
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the VSS PID while driving the vehicle, and check for intermittent vehicle speed indication. Verify the ignition and charging systems are functioning correctly.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
F-Super Duty GO to PINPOINT TEST DF .
Expedition,
Flex,
MKS,
MKT,
Navigator,
Taurus		 The powertrain control module (PCM) uses information from the ABS control module and the transmission control module (TCM) to calculate vehicle speed. Check these modules for DTCs.
All others GO to PINPOINT TEST DP .
RENDER: 1.0x

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