P0720

Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Check Engine light comes on
Increased fuel consumption
Dips during acceleration
The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

Output shaft speed sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Control unit malfunction
Mechanical damage to wiring

How to Fix

Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
Check sensor resistance
Clean sensor connector contacts
Replace the output shaft speed sensor if necessary
Check and update the control unit firmware

Related codes

P0715 P0716 P0717