Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Low
Output shaft speed sensor signal voltage below the lower limit — short to ground or open supply. TCM disables vehicle-speed dependent shift logic and may force limp-home.
Affected components
- Output shaft speed sensor
- Sensor wiring
Common causes
- High likelihood: Signal wire shorted to ground
- Low likelihood: Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Low likelihood: Harness chafing through insulation
Possible symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Diagnostic notes
- The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
Sources
Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.