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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Check Engine = P0720

My check engine light came on today and I immediately bought an OBD II scanner at the local auto store. I plugged the thing in and I got P0720.

In the book its listed as a Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction. Does anybody know what that means or what specifically should be replaced. I thought it may have been the MAF since I'm at 96k and I havent had it done, but now I'm not so sure
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Are you sure it's 720? There's no such DTC in the shop manual.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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That was definately the return code. I was using an Actron OBD II PocketScan
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CODE: P0720
Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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Can that pocket scan be used to determine which ignition coil isn't firing??
Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by fall97
My check engine light came on today and I immediately bought an OBD II scanner at the local auto store. I plugged the thing in and I got P0720.

In the book its listed as a Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction. Does anybody know what that means or what specifically should be replaced. I thought it may have been the MAF since I'm at 96k and I havent had it done, but now I'm not so sure
According to my Haynes manual that code equals Vehicle speed sensor or Circuit fault...other than that I have no idea what any of that is...hopefully it points you in the right direction.
Old Dec 22, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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@fall97 - see if this thread helps you with the P0720 code:
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...lp-please.html
it also includes pics as to where the speed sensor is located and what it looks like in the car
Old Dec 22, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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You do realize this is a six year old thread right? I'm guessing if he hasn't solved the problem by now, he never will.
Old Dec 23, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Lol ^
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