Nissan Versa (N17): P1720 VSS

Nissan Versa 2nd generation (N17) Service Manual / Engine / Engine control system (EC) / P1720 VSS

Description

ECM receives two vehicle speed signals via the CAN communication line. One is sent from "ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)" via combination meter, and the other is from TCM (Transmission control module).

ECM uses these signals for engine control.

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

NOTE:

If DTC P1720 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
If DTC P1720 is displayed with DTC P0605, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0605. Refer to EC, "DTC Logic".
If DTC P1720 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to EC, "DTC Logic".

DTC No.	Trouble diagnosis	DTC detecting condition	Possible cause
P1720	Vehicle speed sensor (TCM output)	The difference between two vehicle speed signals is out of the specified range.	Harness or connectors (Secondary speed sensor circuit is open or shorted.) (Wheel sensor circuit is open or shorted.) TCM Secondary speed sensor ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Wheel sensor Combination meter

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next test.

Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

Start engine.
Drive vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more for at least 5 seconds without depressing the brake pedal.
Check 1st trip DTC.

Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK DTC WITH TCM

Check DTC with TCM. Refer to TM, "DTC Index" (A/T models) or TM, "DTC Index" (CVT models).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >> GO TO 2.

NO >> Perform trouble shooting relevant to DTC indicated.

2.CHECK DTC WITH "ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)"

Check DTC with "ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)". Refer to BRC, "DTC Index".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >> GO TO 3.

NO >> Perform trouble shooting relevant to DTC indicated.

3.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION

Check combination meter function. Refer to MWI, "DTC Index" (TYPE A) or MWI, "DTC Index" (TYPE B).

>> INSPECTION END

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