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P0720

DTC PO72O
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR (VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 1) CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (ATVSP)

Description

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FWD Model
- The vehicle speed sensor 1 is mounted to the transmission case (at the rear side of the case). The sensor outputs a pulse signal which is transmission to the transmission control module (TCM) where it is converted to vehicle speed.
- Vehicle speed sensor 1 on FWD model detects front wheel speed.





AWD Model
- The vehicle speed sensor 1 (output shaft rotation sensor) is mounted to the extension case (from the outside of the case). The sensor outputs a pulse signal which is transmitted to the TCM where it is converted to vehicle speed.
- The transfer clutch drum is connected directly to the rear wheel driving propeller shaft. Vehicle speed sensor 1 on the AWD model defects rear wheel speed.

DTC Detecting Condition
Two consecutive trips with fault

Trouble Symptom
No shift or excessive tight corner "braking".











NOTE: For the diagnostic procedure on vehicle speed sensor 1 circuit, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code 32.
DTC 32