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P0723 - Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Failure

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P0723 - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT FAILURE

Description:  The output shaft speed sensor signal to the PCM is irregular or interrupted.
Possible Causes: 
  • Harness connector not properly seated.
  • Harness intermittently shorted or open.
  • Harness connector damaged.
  • OSS sensor damaged, or not installed properly.
Diagnostic Aids: 
  • Verify harness and connector integrity.
  • Verify OSS sensor proper installation.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Manual Transmission - - GO to TJ: Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Introduction STEP 1
All Others - - Go to the appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article.