Output Shaft Speed Sensor
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The Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor is a magnetic pickup located on outside of transmission case at output shaft ring gear. See Figure. OSS sensor sends output shaft speed signal to PCM. OSS sensor is used for Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) control, shift scheduling and to determine EPC. Malfunctioning OSS sensor may cause harsh engagements, firm shift feel or abnormal shift schedule. Unexpected downshifts may occur at closed throttle. TCC may not engage.