TransmissionSeverity Medium: diagnose soon

P0716Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance

What it means

The input speed signal is present but implausible.

Symptoms

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

Common causes

  • Failing sensor
  • Intermittent wiring
  • Internal slipping

What to check first

  1. Graph input speed on a road test
  2. Check the wiring
  3. Check fluid condition
Can I drive with P0716? 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 P0716 mean?

P0716: Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance. The input speed signal is present but implausible.

What are the symptoms of P0716?

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

What causes P0716?

Failing sensor. Intermittent wiring. Internal slipping.

How do you diagnose P0716?

1. Graph input speed on a road test 2. Check the wiring 3. Check fluid condition

Can I drive with P0716?

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