P0716

Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Hard or abrupt shifts
Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Reduced acceleration dynamics

Causes

Turbine input shaft speed sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Mechanical problems inside the gearbox

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Visually inspect the sensor and its wiring for damage
Check the resistance and signal of the sensor with a multimeter
Clean the contacts of the sensor connector or replace the connector if necessary
Replace the turbine input shaft speed sensor if the fault is confirmed

Related codes

P0717 P0715 P0718