DTC P0715: Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit; DTC P0717: Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No Signal [06/2015 - ]: Description

2016 Scion iM Automatic CVT TransSECTION Description

The ECM receives a signal from the transmission revolution sensor (NT) installed to the continuously variable transaxle to control the lock-up engagement pressure and forward and reverse clutch pressure.

The transmission revolution sensor (NT) detects the input turbine speed and sends a signal to the ECM.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0715 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit 1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other
  1. A transmission revolution sensor (NT) signal malfunction is not detected.
  2. The transmission revolution sensor (NT) output voltage is less than 0.1 V or higher than 1.9 V.
  3. 2 seconds
  4. 1-trip detection logic
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Continuously variable transaxle assembly (Transmission revolution sensor (NT))
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored
P0717 Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No Signal 1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other
  1. The vehicle is driven with the shift lever in D, the output shaft speed is 300 rpm or more and no malfunctions of the park/neutral position switch assembly are detected.
  2. The input turbine speed indicated by the transmission revolution sensor (NT) is less than 300 rpm.
  3. 2 seconds
  4. 1-trip detection logic
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Continuously variable transaxle assembly (Transmission revolution sensor (NT))
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored
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