OBD Guide

P1900

Output Shaft Speed Circuit Intermittent Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Hard shifts
  • Enabling emergency transmission mode
  • Check Engine Light Flashing
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Damage to sensor wiring or connectors
  • Output shaft speed sensor malfunction
  • Circuit Grounding Problems
  • Malfunction of the transmission control unit
  • Mechanical damage to the output shaft

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Test the output shaft speed sensor
  3. Check resistance and voltage in the circuit
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset error codes after repair

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