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P0720

DTC PO72O OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
(For Electronically Controlled Transaxle)


CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION



The vehicle speed sensor outputs a 4-pulse signal for every revolution of the transaxle differential. After this signal has been converted into a more precise rectangular waveform by the waveform shaping circuit inside the combination meter, it is then transmitted to the ECM.

DETECTING CONDITION





INSPECTION USING AN OSCILLOSCOPE

Vehicle Speed Sensor - Waveform between terminals SP1 and E1 when vehicle speed is approx. 20 km/h (12 mph).:




HINT: The greater the vehicle speed, the greater the number of vehicle speed sensor signals produced.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE