Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
The cost to diagnose the P1540 Subaru code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
The Vehicle Speed Sensor 1 (Output Shaft Rotation Sensor) is mounted to the extension case (from the outside of the case). the sensor outputs a pulse signal which is transmitted to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) where it is converted to vehicle speed.
The transfer clutch drum is connected directly to the rear wheel driving propeller shaft. Vehicle speed sensor 1 on the AWD model detects rear-wheel speed.
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