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2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

2.4L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor509Torque3897Fluid9DTC844Battery1Maintenance0Recalls7
P1700high severityPowertrain

Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Fault

on 2006 Toyota Highlander 2.4L I4 · AWD

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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