Ford P0720 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:
P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0720 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:
OBD Trouble Code P0720
Output Speed Sensor Circuit
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0720 definition:
The speed sensor detects the revolution of the idler gear parking pawl lock gear and emits a pulse signal. The pulse signal is sent to the TCM which converts it into vehicle speed.
The speed sensor detects the revolution of the idler gear parking pawl lock gear and emits a pulse signal. The pulse signal is sent to the TCM which converts it into vehicle speed.
Symptoms Sumptoms of OBD code P0720
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Speedometer improper reading – Possible shifting problems
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Speedometer improper reading – Possible shifting problems
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0720
– Speed sensor harness or connectors – Sensor circuit is open or shorted – Speed sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Diagnostic trouble code is detected when Transmission Control Module (TCM) does not receive the proper voltage signal from the sensor.
– Speed sensor harness or connectors – Sensor circuit is open or shorted – Speed sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Diagnostic trouble code is detected when Transmission Control Module (TCM) does not receive the proper voltage signal from the sensor.
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