Saab P0720 Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0720 Saab

Output Speed Sensor Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0720 Saab definition:
The speed sensor detects the revolution of the idler gear parking pawl lock gear and emits a pulse signal. The pulse signal is sent to the TCM which converts it into vehicle speed.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0720 Saab
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Speedometer improper reading – Possible shifting problems

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0720 Saab
– Speed sensor harness or connectors – Sensor circuit is open or shorted – Speed sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Diagnostic trouble code is detected when Transmission Control Module (TCM) does not receive the proper voltage signal from the sensor.

Possible Solutions

The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Saab:

2012 Saab 9-5,2012 Saab 9-4X,2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept,2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan,2010 Saab 9-3,2010 Saab 9-3X,2008 Saab Turbo X,2008 Saab 9-X,2008 Saab 9-7X,2008 Saab 9-4X,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2006 Saab 9-7X,2006 Saab 9-5,2006 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-5,2005 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-2,2003 Saab 95,2003 Saab 93

 

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