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Anonymous Posted on Jan 24, 2009

Fault code P0720

My jeep grand cherokee 2001 limited.
the promblem with transmission, the 2nd and 4th gear doesn't shift !
i change the speed sensor and the electronic board but nothing change!
please i need your help for this issue.

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  • Anonymous Jan 25, 2009

    hi sir,

    first thank u a lot for your prompt reply.

    when i changed the electronic board in the same time with the solenoid in the transmission i got a little sucsess !

    the 2nd gear works fine but the 4th one doesn't!

    and the code P0720 sitll exist,waiting your reply.

  • Anonymous Jan 25, 2009

    hi sir,

    first i would like to thank u for your prompt reply.

    when i changed the electronic board in the same time changing the solenoid in the transmission i've got a little success !

    the 2nd gear works fine but the 4th one doesn't,and the code P0720 still exist !

    waiting your reply.

    thanks again.

  • Anonymous Jan 29, 2009

    i already change that sensor,but no thing change the code

    P0720 still exist !

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    I will explain to u about code's like i do all the time, a trouble code does not mean the sensor or component is defective, it just means that there is a problem with the circuit, this includes the sensor, the connector to the sensor the wiring to the sensor and every connector in that harness right up to and including the computer control module that we call the PCM, the problem u have will now take the intervention of the dealer to figure what the problem is, you wasted time and money by guessing, let the pro's look at it, this of course is your decision, but guessing will get real expensive real fast, not to mention the frustration. Many folks say but the dealer is so expensive! and they are, but there is a reason, all the equipment they have to buy to properly diagnose the car and repair it costs a bloody small fortune, I know this because I have worked only in dealers my whole working career.

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    Have u tested the solenoid pack in the transmission

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