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2003 TOYOTA CAMRY

3.0L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1700high severityPowertrain

Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Fault

on 2003 Toyota Camry 3.0L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a fault in the secondary VSS used by the transmission.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Poor shifting
  • Inaccurate speedometer
  • Harsh shifts
  • Stuck in gear

Common causes

  • Faulty VSS
  • Damaged wiring
  • Poor connection
  • Faulty output shaft sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test VSS output
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connector
  4. Compare VSS readings

Repair notes

Replace VSS or repair wiring.

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