Note: The car is working very well and no problems have been noticed at all. We certainly understand how frustrating it can be to look for a code definition and have it not online when you need it. Look up the other , please use the search box. Remove the sensor connector and attach the meter to the sensor terminals. After the faulty components have been replaced, a technician should check to see if other engine issues caused damage to the output speed sensor or other components.
I just wanted to know if there was something simple to check before paying 85 dollars and hour for labor and it may have just been a lose wire. How does a mechanic diagnose the P0720 code?. I changed 3 speed sensor, checked the cabbles connection of the gear box and even the centreline engine control has been changed but no solution at all, can anyone help. Need help with a P0720 code? Thread Statistics: Users to Post: 3 Total Posts: 4 Total Views: 15015 You must be logged in to post in or subscribe to this thread. It also showed P0135 02 sensor heater. From your experience which oil do you suggest for replacing? Start by consulting the wiring diagram for your vehicle to determine which pin on the connector is which. I do not have an extended warranty on my vehicle.
We have a large number of resources to help you repair the problem. So, begin your diagnosis by visually inspecting the sensor and its connection. You'll need a multi-meter to check everything out. But all the looking I can do, and 2 other pairs of eyes can't find this sensor. The only thing I am worried about is the Odometer not working and some how get in trouble for that.
Thanks guys for the help and I will see what I found out and let ya'll know. I thought about changing the oil in the rear end too, but I checked it and it looked clean. Rather than allow the transmission to tear itself up, it can put the transmission into limited operation. What are the common causes of code P0500? When you turn are punch the car to pass the speed and the odometer stop and remain like that for a while then they start to work again. From the service history I found that one of the roller bearings of the gearbox was replaced by the official service of Ford at Cyprus because it was running noisy. Is this easy enough for me to fix? Hiw difficult and costly is this repair? P0720 code definition The P0720 trouble code notes an error with the output speed sensor circuit.
Problem: does not always engage forward when in drive from a stop, and slips or shifts harshly into 1st and then into 2nd gear, no problem when starting in 2nd, or in reverse Error Codes Present: P0500 and P1784 The foll. What is going on with the X, and how do I fix it! If either circuit is open, it will need to be replaced. C65 is the second pin from the left on the fourth row of pins and C58 is 7 pins to its right. In most cases, you should see around 5 volts. If you have any doubt as to repairs on your vehicle, please contact your technician.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor and check for less than 800 ohms. I taught a bad speed sensor for the first code, and the second code a consequence of the first fault. And lets face it, if the service engine light is on then you need it now! Testing a Hall Effect sensor Courtesy: hubpages. Without a accurate output speed signal the transmission cannot properly shift the transmission or transaxle, so this code sets. You should see a reading of about 12 volts indicating a good ground.
Sounds like a connector or wire might have an intermittent open or short. One guy told me that the signal comes from the abs system also and it could be messed up by the light doesnt come on. This tells you where to start testing. I have replaced all three sensors on the transmission. I know the car has lost the warranity so I was just tring to fix it myself are if I should even worry about it. The vehicle may also experience a decrease in. I found a rat's nest under hood and I assume the rat chewed through the cable.
These are listed in numerical order for easy searching. Consult the repair manual for your vehicle to determine which wire is which. Below you will find the most complete list of Ford trouble codes available. I'm hoping this is more a sensor problem as opposed to anything major. I can reset the code and it has stayed off up to 15 miles before it comes back on. I have looked at the transmission and only see one set of wires on top of it.
If your reading exceeds 800, replace the sensor. One such code is P0500, which stands for vehicle speed sensor malfunction. Is it just unplugging the harness and unscrewing the senor and putting the new one. If you have any doubt as to repairs on your vehicle, please contact your technician. Hello JaSonic, The output speed sensor is easy to get to once the sump is removed. Testing the sensor varies slightly, depending on which type of sensor your vehicle uses.
Your Help is Greatly Appreciated! If the P0720 code does not return, it likely is an intermittent issue, rather than a problem with the output speed sensor. Waiting for your valuable replies! If the reading does match but you still have a P0500 code, you likely have an intermittent problem. Does your speedometer work when the odometer stops? You should see a reading of about 5 volts indicating a good reference voltage. If your are for a different car, select that vehicle series before searching for the diagnostic codes because not all used by one manufacture are used by the other makes. You will if the car is a salvage job. The green overdrive off light was flashing. I can put transmission fluid in it.