P0720moderate severityPowertrain
Output Speed Sensor Circuit
on 2001 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 M62 Touring · RWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the transmission output speed sensor.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Speedometer not working
- Incorrect shifting
- No shift points
Common causes
- Faulty output speed sensor
- Wiring damage
- Tone ring damage
Diagnostic steps
- Test sensor output
- Check wiring
- Inspect tone ring
Repair notes
Replace output speed sensor.
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