P0726 - Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION P0726 - Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance
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P0726 - ENGINE SPEED INPUT CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  The transaxle control module (TCM) calculates an engine speed and compares it to the engine speed received from the powertrain control module (PCM). This DTC is set when the RPM difference between the calculated and received speeds is greater than 1,000 RPM.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged PCM
  • Damaged TCM
Diagnostic Aids:  The TCM PID ENGCTO displays the RPM that the TCM received. The TCM PID RPM displays the RPM that the TCM calculated. Both PIDs should match actual engine speed.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   - - refer to PINPOINT TEST QE .
RENDER: 1.0x

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