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P0720 - Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Circuit

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P0720 - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR CIRCUIT

Description:  The OSS sensor inputs a signal to the powertrain control module (PCM) based on the speed of the output shaft of the transmission.
Possible Causes: 
  • OSS sensor circuit short to GND
  • OSS sensor circuit short to PWR
  • OSS sensor circuit open
  • Damaged OSS sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the sensor signal output varies with the vehicle speed.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Manual Transmission   - - refer to PINPOINT TEST DP .
Automatic Transmission   Refer to the AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E -- E-SERIES .