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DTC 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. The PCM compares this signal with the signal of the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) or transfer case speed sensor (TCSS) and determines the correct tire size and axle gear ratio.
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 - - GO to TJ: Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor STEP TJ1.
All others Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .