What causes a p0715 transmission speed sensor to malfunction?

What causes a p0715 transmission speed sensor to malfunction?

A P0715 usually has one main cause and other secondary issues that are less common. These include: Faulty transmission speed sensor. Faulty or damaged speed sensor wiring. Faulty speed sensor electrical connection.

What are the symptoms of a p0715 problem?

The most common symptoms of a P0715 will be hard or erratic shifting issues. The transmission may not shift automatically either. How does a mechanic diagnose the P0715 code? A visual inspection of the input speed sensor will be your mechanic’s first move to determine it’s condition and the condition of its wiring.

What is the p0715 diagnostic code for check engine light?

P0715 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic.

What does the TSS code p0715 mean?

What Does Code P0715 Mean? The automatic transmission TSS (Turbine Shaft Speed) or ISS (input shaft speed) sensor provides transmission input speed to the transmission control module (TCM).

What does the code p0715 mean on a transmission?

Code P0715 is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) detects an irregular signal coming from the input/turbine speed sensor in the transmission. The input/turbine speed sensor is used to measure how many revolutions per minute (RPM) the input shaft of the transmission is turning.

What should I do about my p0715 speed sensor?

The most common repairs for a P0715 are as follows: Replacing the input speed sensor Repairing damaged wiring for the input speed sensor Additional comments for consideration regarding the P0715 code

What does it mean when your transmission says p0720?

You are experiencing transmission problems. You press the gas pedal, and the engine RPMs go up to 4000 or even higher and you are limited to a max speed of about 30 MPH. The check engine light (CEL) comes on. You scan the car using an OBD-II code reader, and you get fault codes such as P0715, P0720, P0700.

What is the code for transmission control system malfunction?

P0715 – Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Transmission Conductor Plate or 13-pin connector issue) P0700 – Transmission Control System Malfunction (Generic Code telling you there is a gearbox problem) P 0716 P0717 P0718 – Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction / Range Performance / No Signal / Intermittent