P0608 Code - Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
Quick Answer
Various components apply a voltage to the Vehicle Speed Output circuit. Common causes include Faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted, Vehicle Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is Moderate - service should be scheduled soon. The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.
- What it means
- P0608 indicates Vehicle Speed Output Circuit.
- Common causes
- Common causes include Faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted, Vehicle Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection.
- Severity
- Moderate - service should be scheduled soon.
- Can I drive?
- The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.
Code P0608 Description
The driver supplies the ground for the component being controlled. Each driver has a fault line which the PCM monitors. When the PCM commands a component ON, the voltage of the control circuit should be low (near 0 volts). When the PCM commands the control circuit to a component OFF, the voltage potential of the circuit should be high (near battery voltage).
What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0608?
- Faulty Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Vehicle Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted
- Vehicle Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
How to Fix the DTC P0608?
Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.
What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?
Labor: 1.0
To diagnose the P0608 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.
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Information for Specific Makes
- P0608 Buick — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 Cadillac — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 Chevrolet — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 GMC — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 Isuzu — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 Pontiac — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 Saturn — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
- P0608 Volkswagen — Vehicle Speed Output Circuit
Frequently Asked Questions about P0608 Code
No Frequently Asked Questions about P0608 Code found.
Discuss the causes and fixes for P0608 OBDII Code
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The P0608 means that there is a problem with the control module vehicle speed sensor, but it doesn't say exactly what part is defective. You have to do some test to find what is the exact problem and find the defective part. The price for the parts depends on the make, model and year of your vehicle.
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