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P1720 Nissan - Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - signal variation

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Nissan. All interpretations of P1720

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1720 means

P1720
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - signal variation Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - signal variation circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • mechanical fault
  • ABS/TCS control module
  • TCM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1720

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

720

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1720

What does P1720 mean?

Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - signal variation. The control module detected a fault associated with the Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - signal variation circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Is P1720 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1720 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Nissan. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1720 at file level?

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