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P0608

Control Module VSS Output A

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0608 means Control Module VSS Output A.

Where it lives

For P0608, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • A short or open in the VSS output A wire
  • Corrosion at the output A connector
  • A failed vehicle speed sensor feeding the module
  • A faulty PCM output driver
  • A wiring fault between the PCM and the module that reads output A

What to do next

  1. Check for other speed sensor codes first
  2. Inspect the output A wire and connector for damage
  3. Monitor the VSS signal on a scan tool while driving
  4. Test the output A circuit for an open or short
  5. Replace the vehicle speed sensor if the signal drops out
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.