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DTC Detection Logic

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DTC Trouble diagnosis name DTC is detected if... Possible cause
P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit
  • The vehicle speed detected by the output speed sensor is 5 km/h (3 MPH) or less when the vehicle speed transmitted from the combination meter to TCM is 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more. (Only when starts after the ignition switch is turned ON.)
  • The vehicle speed transmitted from the combination meter to TCM does not decrease despite the 36 km/h (23 MPH) or more of deceleration in vehicle speed detected by the output speed sensor. when the vehicle speed detected by the output speed sensor is 36 km/h (23 MPH) or more and the vehicle speed transmitted from the combination meter to TCM is 24 km/h (15 MPH) or more.
  • Harness or connectors (Sensor circuit is open.)
  • Output speed sensor