Yup...that's all ya have to do. :)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Chris Reck
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 4:02 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Codes- transmision speed sensor?
I did mine myself. If I remember right, this is the external sensor
that goes into the housing of the transmission. I did it without even
draining my trans fluid.
Use a deep socket (forgot what size) but it needs to be deep enough to
go over the end of the sensor like a spark plug socket. Make sure you
have the new one handy. Oiling up the gasket with trans fluid will stop
leaks (I learned the hard way).
When you take the sensor out, you will loose a liitle fluid. Depending
on how quick you are (I lost about 1/d quart) you won't lose much.
Reset the computer and your shifting would be solved.
Thanks!
Chris Reck
Bloomington, IL
'99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
Autolite 3923, 7.5mm Bosch plug wires, Jet Stage 1 Chip, Custom K&N 6x9
air intake, Rancho RSX shocks (4), Pioneer full audio system, BF
Goodrich 32x11.5r15 T/A KO tires
""BARRY OLIVER"" <DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us> wrote in message
news:sef08aef.029@mail.dhs.state.il.us...
>
> Thanks. Since I have a $100 deductable, I am either going to do it
myself, (if it's not too bad of a job) or wait 'til I take the truck in
for the rear-end...
>
> >>> bernd@texas.net 06/18/03 02:33PM >>>
>
>
> P0720 is definitely the Output Speed Sensor (on the tailshaft of the
> transmission). It's covered under warranty and is replaced on a
> regular
basis
> at the dealerships.
>
> P/N#: 4800879 - List Price = $16.70 (At your local dealership)
>
> - Bernd
>
> >
> > My check engine light came on this weekend. I tried doing the key
on-off to
> find out why
> but got nothing. I took it to autozone and the guy told me it was my
> transmission speed sensor [0720 I think?] He said they were about $30
> or so. I noticed that
when
> I drove
> past one of those radar-trailers, it showed me at 73 when my speedo
> was at
65.
> My truck
> has been shifting oddly lately also, seeming like it wants to stay in
> gear
too
> long during
> leisurely accelleration. Are all of these issues related? Is this
> sensor
easy
> to
> locate/change? Is it worth the hassle of doing? I have an extended
warranty
> but it will
> cost me $100 [deductable] so I could wait to have it looked at until
> I
have
> them fix my
> limited slip - unless this is something I should not wait on.
> >
> > Oh yeah, 99, CC, 4x4, 318, broke lsd, TIA
> >
>
>
>
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