P0721moderate severityPowertrain
Output Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD
What this code means
Output speed sensor signal out of range.
Symptoms
- Erratic speedometer
- Shift problems
Common causes
- Sensor fault
- Tone ring issue
Diagnostic steps
- Compare to wheel speed signals
- Test sensor
Repair notes
Replace sensor.
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