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 DTC P0720 [JA5AX-EL]

DTC P0720 [JA5AX-EL]


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DTC P0720

Vehicle speedometer sensor (VSS) malfunction (open/short)

DETECTION CONDITION

• Parking gear rotation detected by VSS is 150 rpm (Vehicle speed: 5-6 km/h) or less while intermediate sensor signal is 1,400 rpm or greater in D range for 2 second or more.
Diagnostic support note:
• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
• MIL illuminates if TCM detects the above malfunction conditions in two consecutive drive cycles.
• PENDING CODE is available.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• AT warning light indication.
• DTC is stored in TCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open circuit between vehicle speedometer sensor terminal B and TCM terminal 1M
• Open circuit between vehicle speedometer sensor terminal A and TCM terminal 1V
• Short to ground between vehicle speedometer sensor terminal B and TCM terminal 1M
• Short to ground between vehicle speedometer sensor terminal A and TCM terminal 1V
• Vehicle speedometer sensor malfunction
• Damaged connectors between vehicle speedometer sensor to TCM
• TCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has FREEZE FRAME PID DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Record FREEZE FRAME PID DATA on repair order, then go to next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Check for related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
• Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information.
• If vehicle is not repaired, go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
3
INSPECT TERMINAL COMPONENT NO.2 (8-PIN) CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn ignition key to OFF.
• Disconnect terminal component No.2 (8-pin) connector.
• Check for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
• Are terminals okay?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Repair or replace terminals, then go to Step 12.
4
INSPECT VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR RESISTANCE
• Measure resistance between terminal component No.2 (8-pin) (transaxle case side).
• Is resistance within 513-627 ohms between terminal component No.2 (8-pin) terminal A and B (transaxle case side)?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Go to Step 8
5
INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Disconnect TCM connector.
• Check for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
• Are terminals okay?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Repair terminals, then go to Step 12.
6
INSPECT TERMINAL COMPONENT NO.2 (8-PIN) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
• Check terminal component No.2 (8-pin) terminals (harness-side) and TCM terminals (harness-side).
- A and 1M
- B and 1V
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Repair or replace harness, then go to Step 12.
7
INSPECT TERMINAL COMPONENT NO.2 (8-PIN) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Check terminal component No.2 (8-pin) terminal (harness-side) and body ground.
- A and body ground
- B and body ground
• Is there any continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace harness, then go to Step 12.
No
Go to Step 12.
8
INSPECT COUPLER COMPONENT (8-PIN) CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Disassemble the control valve body cover.
• Disconnect coupler component (8-pin) connector.
• Check for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
• Are terminals okay?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Repair terminals, then go to Step 12.
9
INSPECT VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR RESISTANCE
• Measure resistance between coupler component (8-pin) (transaxle case side).
• Is resistance within 513-627 ohms between coupler component (8-pin) terminal H and F (part side)?
Yes
Repair or replace terminal component, then go to Step 12.
No
Go to next step.
10
INSPECT VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Disassemble the transaxle.
• Disconnect vehicle speedometer sensor connector.
• Check for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
• Are terminals okay?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Repair terminals, then go to Step 12.
11
INSPECT VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR RESISTANCE
• Measure resistance between vehicle speedometer sensor.
• Is resistance within 513-627 ohms between vehicle speedometer sensor connector terminal A and B (part side)?
Yes
Repair or replace coupler component, then go to next step.
No
Replace vehicle speedometer sensor, then go to next step.
12
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0720 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear DTC from memory using WDS or equivalent.
• Drive vehicle with vehicle speed 40 km/h {25 mph} or above for 2 second or more
• Is same DTC present?
Yes
Replace TCM, then go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
13
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform "After Repair Procedure".
• Is there any DTC present?
Yes
Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.