AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0715 and P0717

DTC Code DTC Name
P0715 Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0717 Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal

DESCRIPTION

This sensor detects the rotation speed of the turbine which indicates the input speed of the transaxle. By comparing the input turbine speed (speed sensor NT) signal with the counter gear speed (speed sensor NC) signal, the TCM detects the shift timing of the gears and appropriately controls the engine torque and hydraulic pressure according to various conditions. As a result, the gears shift smoothly.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0715

Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

When the speed sensor input voltage is either higher than 1.9 V or below 0.1 V for 4.5 seconds or more (1-trip detection logic).

  • Speed sensor NT (transmission revolution sensor)

  • Transmission wire

  • TCM

Comes on

DTC stored

P0717

Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal

All conditions are met for 5 sec. or more (1-trip detection logic):

(a) Gear change is not performed.

(b) Gear position is 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th.

(c) Transmission input shaft speed is less than 300 rpm.

(d) Transmission output shaft speed is 1000 rpm or more.

(e) Park/neutral position switch NSW and R input signals are OFF.

  • Speed sensor NT (transmission revolution sensor)

  • Transmission wire

  • TCM

Comes on

DTC stored

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The NT terminal of the TCM detects a pulse signal from speed sensor NT (input RPM). The TCM calculates gear shifts by comparing the signal from speed sensor NT with the signal from speed sensor NC.

While the vehicle is operating in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th gear with the shift lever in D, if the input shaft speed is less than 300 rpm*1 although the output shaft speed is more than 1000 rpm*2, the TCM interprets this as a fault, illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.

Tip:
  • *1: A pulse is not output or is irregularly output.

  • *2: The vehicle speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) or more.

WIRING DIAGRAM

C279413E01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transaxle are replaced.

Click here

  1. DATA LIST

    Tip:

    Using the GTS to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.

    Note:

    In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.

    1. Warm up the engine.

    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

    3. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    5. Turn the GTS on.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Data List.

    7. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Powertrain > ECT > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      SPD (NT)

      Input turbine speed (speed sensor NT)

      Min.: 0 rpm

      Max.: 12750 rpm

      • Lock-up on (after warming up the engine): Value from speed sensor NT equal to engine speed

      • Lock-up off (idling with shift lever in N): Value from speed sensor NT nearly equal to engine speed

      The data is displayed in increments of 50 rpm.

      NT Sensor Voltage

      Input turbine speed sensor (speed sensor NT) output voltage

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 5 V

      Engine idling: 0.1 to 1.9 V

      -

      Powertrain > ECT > Data List

      Tester Display

      SPD (NT)

      NT Sensor Voltage

      Tip:
      • SPD (NT) is always 0 while driving: Open or short in the sensor or circuit.

      • SPD (NT) is always more than 0 and less than 300 rpm while driving the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 mph) or more: Sensor trouble, improper installation, or intermittent connection trouble of the circuit.

PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR INSTALLATION

    1. Remove the transmission valve body assembly.

      Click here

    2. C133219

      Make sure that the connector is properly connected, and check the transmission revolution sensor installation.

      OK

      The installation bolts are tightened properly and there is no clearance between the sensor and transaxle case.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG

    NG

    SECURELY INSTALL OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR

    OK
  2. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE

    1. C206824C06

      *1

      Transmission Wire

      *a

      Transmission Revolution Sensor Side

      *b

      TCM Side

      Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor connector.

    2. Remove the TCM.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      NTB transmission revolution sensor side - 1 (NTB) TCM side

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      NTO transmission revolution sensor side - 2 (NTO) TCM side

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      NTB transmission revolution sensor side - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      NTO transmission revolution sensor side - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      NTB transmission revolution sensor side - All other terminals except 1 (NTB) TCM side

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      NTO transmission revolution sensor side - All other terminals except 2 (NTO) TCM side

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG

    NG

    REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE

    OK
  3. REPLACE SPEED SENSOR NT (TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR)

    1. Replace the transmission revolution sensor.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT

    NEXT
  4. CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0715 OR P0717)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine and turn the GTS on.

    3. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here

      Tip:

      Write down the currently output DTCs before clearing them.

      Powertrain > ECT > Clear DTCs

    4. Perform the monitor drive pattern.

      Click hereClick here

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > ECT > Trouble Codes

    6. Read the DTCs using the GTS.

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      Only P0715 or P0717 is output

      A

      DTCs are not output

      B

    A

    REPLACE TCM

    B

    END