Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 886

TM-180

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P0715 INPUT SPEED SENSOR A

Is the check result normal?

YES >> Check 

intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-39, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Replace primary speed sensor. Refer to 

TM-268, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEMS

Check the following items:

• Harness open circuit or short circuit between the ignition switch and IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PG-20, "Wiring Dia-

gram — Ignition Power Supply —"

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• Harness open circuit or short circuit between IPDM E/R and primary speed sensor.

• 10A fuse (No.45, IPDM E/R). Refer to 

PG-49, "IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement"

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• IPDM E/R
Is the check result normal?

YES

>> Check intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-39, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

P0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

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P0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:

Be careful of the driving speed.

1.

PREPARATION BEFORE WORK

If another “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” occurs just before, turn ignition switch OFF and wait for at

least 10 seconds, then perform the next test.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK DTC DETECTION

1. Start the engine.

2. Drive the vehicle.

3. Maintain the following conditions for 10 seconds or more.

4. Stop the vehicle.

5. Check the first trip DTC.
Is “P0720” detected?

YES

>> Go to 

TM-181, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO

>> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR POWER CIRCUIT 

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect output speed sensor connector.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

Possible causes

P0720

OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
(Output Speed Sensor Circuit)

The output speed sensor value is less than 
150 rpm continuously for 5 seconds or more 
under the following diagnosis conditions:
• Diagnosis conditions
- Selector lever: “D”, “L” or “R” position 
- Auxiliary gearbox shifting is not in progress. 
- When the “D” position switch, “L” position 

switch or “R” position switch is ON, the out-
put speed has not experienced 250 rpm or 
more. 

- After shifting the selector lever, the input 

speed has experienced less than 300 rpm.

- Secondary pulley speed: 1,500 rpm or more
- TCM power supply voltage: More than 11 V

• Harness or connector

(Output speed sensor circuit is open or 
shorted)

• Output speed sensor

The output speed sensor value is 90 rpm or 
less continuously for 500 msec or more under 
the following diagnosis conditions:
• Diagnosis conditions
- 10-msec-ago output speed: 730 rpm or 

more

- TCM power supply voltage: More than 11 V

Selector lever

: “D” position

Vehicle speed

: 55 km/h (34 MPH) or more

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P0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

4. Check voltage between output speed sensor harness connector terminal and ground. 

Is the check result normal?

YES 

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> GO TO 6.

2.

CHECK OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

Check the continuity between output speed sensor harness connector terminal and ground.

Is the check result normal?

YES 

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

3.

CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR AND TCM (PART 1)

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect TCM connector.

3. Check continuity between output speed sensor harness connector terminal and TCM harness connector

terminal.

Is the check result normal?

YES 

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

4.

CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR AND TCM (PART 2)

Check continuity between output speed sensor harness connector terminal and ground.

Is the check result normal?

YES 

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

5.

CHECK TCM INPUT SIGNALS

1. Connect all of disconnected connectors.

2. Lift the vehicle.

3. Start the engine.

4. Check frequency of output speed sensor.

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Voltage

Output speed sensor

Connector

Terminal

F49

3

Ground

10 – 16 V

Output speed sensor

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Continuity

Connector

Terminal

F49

1

Ground

Existed

Output speed sensor

TCM

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

Connector

Terminal

F49

2

F23

24

Existed

Output speed sensor

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Continuity

Connector

Terminal

F49

2

Ground

Not existed

P0720 OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

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Is the check result normal?

YES 

>> Check intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-39, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Replace output speed sensor. Refer to 

TM-270, "Exploded View"

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6.

DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEMS

Check the following items:

• Harness open circuit or short circuit between ignition switch and IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PG-20, "Wiring Diagram

— Ignition Power Supply —"

.

• Harness open circuit or short circuit between IPDM E/R and output speed sensor.

• 10A fuse (No.45, IPDM E/R). Refer to 

PG-49, "IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement"

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• IPDM E/R
Is the check result normal?

YES

>> Check intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-39, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

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Condition

Frequency

(Approx.)

TCM

Connector

Terminal

F23

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Ground

• Selector lever: “L” position
• Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 MPH)

200 Hz

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