P0723

Circuit Description
The Speed Sensor Circuit consists of a magnetic induction type sensor, which is the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) buffer module, and wiring. Gear teeth pressed onto the output shaft carrier assembly induce an alternating voltage into the sensor. This signal transmits to the VSS buffer module. The VSS buffer module compensates for various final drive ratios. The VSS buffer module also converts the alternating current (AC) OSS signal into a 40 Pulse Per Revolution (PPR) 5-volt DC square wave form signal on circuit 437 to indicate transmission output speed. If the PCM detects an unrealistically large change in the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor reading, then DTC P0723 sets. DTC P0723 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810.
^ No TFP manual valve position switch change for greater than 6 seconds.
^ The engine must be running more than 475 RPM for at least 7 seconds.
^ System voltage is 8.0-18.0 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The OSS RPM decrease is greater than 1,000 RPM while in a DRIVE gear for at least 3.5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
^ The PCM commands to maximum line pressure.
^ The PCM freezes shift adapts.
^ The PCM defaults to the calculated output speed value using the Input Speed Sensor (ISS) values.
^ The PCM stores DTC P0723 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ For Federal and California emissions, the PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
^ A scan tool clears the DTC from PCM history.
^ For Federal and California emissions, the PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ For vehicles equal to or greater than 15,000 lbs GVW, the PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids
^ Inspect the wiring at the PCM, the A/T 0SS, the VSS buffer module connectors and all other circuit connecting points for the following conditions:
- A backed out terminal
- A damaged terminal
- Reduced terminal tension
- A chafed wire
- A broken wire inside the insulation
- Moisture intrusion
- Corrosion
^ It may be necessary to drive the vehicle.
^ When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step verifies the fault condition.
4. This step verifies the OSS sensor and circuit output to the VSS buffer module.
7. This step tests the voltage supply to the VSS buffer module.
9. This step tests the integrity of the ground circuit.