Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2159
Vehicle Speed Sensor B Range/Performance
The signal of the secondary vehicle speed sensor is implausible compared to other sensors. The ECU cannot use the value for fuel and ignition control or transmission shifting.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 59
Possible causes
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor B high
- Damaged wiring or connector medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–350 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.5 h
- Component: vehicle speed sensor
- Component: wheel speed sensor
- Component: vss wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012