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Hello, thank you for writing in. The P0700 is a generic code telling you there are issues with the transmission control module. This can mean issues with the module itself, or any of the various sensors that are connected to...

Hi there. First remove the battery cables both positive and ground. Go in the cab and operate everything, even though there is no power. After 12 minutes put the battery cables back on. This will drain all power to the...

Hello - the P0720 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0720-obd-ii-trouble-code-output-speed-sensor-circuit-malfunction-by-brady-klopfer) indicates that the signal from the transmission output speed sensor is at odds with speed signals from other systems (like the wheel speed sensor). Since you replaced the output speed sensor, either the new...

Hi. The codes you have deal with the electronic throttle body having problem with the throttle control actuator and the output speed sensor. Both of these codes will cause the idle to be abnormal and cause the vehicle to shift...

Hi there. The codes that you are getting indicate a couple of different issues. The P0700 and P0720 codes indicate a transmission problem. These indicate a failure in the transmission output speed sensor. I have seen more wiring issues than...

Hi there. If you have replace the sensor and the codes are coming back on, the there could be an issue with the shift solenoids inside the transmission. The code P0500 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0500-obd-ii-trouble-code-vehicle-speed-sensor-malfunction-by-spencer-clayton) is coming up for the output shaft speed...

Hi there. The OBD-II Error code P0720 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0720-obd-ii-trouble-code-output-speed-sensor-circuit-malfunction-by-brady-klopfer) indicates that a transmission speed sensor is faulty or receiving faulty data; which can cause your speedometer to not function. In most cases, this is more of an inconvenience, however, the speed...

Hello. If the vehicle speed sensor has been replaced then the wiring to the sensor must be tested. If there is high resistance or any breaks in the wire then this will occur. I have also seen the signal gear...

The output speed sensor is a very important sensor for the computer in your BMW 540i. It uses this signal to determine shift points as well as when to lock up the torque converter. If the computer detects a problem...

Hi there. The code that you are getting is for the output speed sensor of the transmission. I change quite a few of these as they are a common issue. I would have this replaced first and clear the codes....