P0715

High Severity

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit

Transmission System

P0715 — Instant Answer

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit

Severity: HIGH SEVERITY

Meaning: No signal from the transmission input speed sensor.

Safe to drive? NO if CEL is flashing. YES with caution if solid, but repair this week.

Estimated repair cost: $20 - $60

Most common causes:

  • 1. Failed input speed sensor (35-45% of cases)
  • 2. Wiring issue (10-25% of cases)
  • 3. Damaged tone ring inside transmission (5-10% of cases)

Symptoms

  • ⚠️Harsh shifting
  • ⚠️No speedometer
  • ⚠️Transmission slipping
  • ⚠️Limp mode

Related Symptoms

Common Causes

Failed input speed sensorlikely
Wiring issuepossible
Damaged tone ring inside transmissionunlikely

How to Diagnose P0715

  1. 1Check sensor connector
  2. 2Test sensor resistance
  3. 3Check wiring
  4. 4Replace sensor

OEM Procedures for P0715

P0715 affects the Transmission. Found 1,512 OEM service manual procedures.

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00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)

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00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 036 Installing replacement transmission (GS6-37BZ/DZ)

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00 Complete Transmission - 23 00 037 Installing Replacement Transmission (GS6-53BZ/DZ)

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Related Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the input speed sensor inside the transmission?
Usually it threads into the transmission case from outside. Accessible without removing the transmission.
Can this cause transmission damage?
Incorrect shifting from a bad sensor can cause premature wear. Fix promptly.

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Author & Review

Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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