TransmissionSeverity Medium: diagnose soon

P0715Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit

What it means

The transmission control sees no usable signal from the input (turbine) speed sensor.

Symptoms

  • Harsh, late or missing shifts
  • Transmission in limp mode (stuck in one gear)
  • Gearbox or check engine warning light

Common causes

  • Faulty input speed sensor
  • Wiring or connector fault
  • Metal debris on the sensor

What to check first

  1. Compare input speed with engine speed in live data
  2. Check the sensor wiring and resistance
  3. Check the fluid for debris
Can I drive with P0715? Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.

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What does P0715 mean?

P0715: Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit. The transmission control sees no usable signal from the input (turbine) speed sensor.

What are the symptoms of P0715?

Harsh, late or missing shifts. Transmission in limp mode (stuck in one gear). Gearbox or check engine warning light.

What causes P0715?

Faulty input speed sensor. Wiring or connector fault. Metal debris on the sensor.

How do you diagnose P0715?

1. Compare input speed with engine speed in live data 2. Check the sensor wiring and resistance 3. Check the fluid for debris

Can I drive with P0715?

Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.