Swapped sensors on Elantra

The 2007 and later Hyundai Elantra uses two individual sensors to detect the rotational speed of the transaxle’s input and output shafts. The part descriptions as “Input” and “Output” are based upon their use in previous Hyundai models. However, the sensor applications are reversed for the 2007 and later Elantra. NOTE: The two sensors are not interchangeable.

P/N /CATALOG DESCRIPTION/ FUNCTION IN 2007/LATER ELANTRA

42621-39200…..Output speed sensor……….Input speed sensor

42620-39200…..Input speed sensor…………Output speed sensor

NOTE: When diagnosing DTCs for either of these sensors for the 2007 and later Elantra, the part numbers shown here should be referenced. Disregard the part description in the parts catalog.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Attach a GDS and select vehicle, “A/T,” “Current Data,” and “Input speed sensor” and “Output speed sensor.” If the sensors show continuous/changing output, the wiring has no open/shorts during the current test condition. Go to Step 2.
2. Check the wiring harness visually for an open circuit or short circuit to ground.
3. Disconnect the connectors at the input and output speed sensor and PCM. Check for bent pins or pins not fully inserted into the connector. Check the pin tension using the J-35616-C Pin Tension Tester. If a harness open/short is found, repair or replace the ECM control harness between the PCM and transaxle. If a harness open/short is not found, go to Step 4 or 5.
4. For the following DTC(s) replace P/N 42621-39200:

• P0715 (input speed sensor circuit)
• P0716 (input speed sensor range/performance)
• P0717 (input speed sensor no signal)

5. For the following DTC(s), replace P/N 42620-39200:

• P0720 (output speed sensor circuit
• P0722 (output speed sensor no signal)

6. Attach a GDS and clear the codes. Drive the vehicle for two key-on to key-off cycles. If the DTCs do not set again, return the vehicle to the customer. If the DTCs do set again, substitute a known-good PCM from another 2007 or later Elantra and test drive for two key-on to key-off cycles. If the condition is corrected, replace the PCM. If not, go to Step 7.
7. If Steps 1-6 do not correct the condition, troubleshoot the harness for an open/short circuit. Repair or replace the ECM wiring harness between the PCM and transaxle if necessary.

Shown at top is the input speed sensor location (P/N 42621-39200). The lower illustration shows the output sensor P/N 42620-39200.