P0794

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
Jerks when shifting gears
Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

Intermediate shaft speed sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Mechanical damage to the sensor
Sensor contamination with metal shavings

How to Fix

Check the condition of the intermediate shaft speed sensor
Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
Clean sensor connector contacts
Replace sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the gearbox after repair

Related codes

P0795 P0796 P0797