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DTC P0720 or P0722 > < DTC P2727, P2729, or P2730

DTC P0715

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0715: Input Speed Sensor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit


Short to Ground


Open/High Resistance


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


ISS Supply Voltage


P0715


P0715


-


P0715


ISS Signal


P0715


P0715


P0715


P0715

 

Typical Scan Tool Data


Transmission ISS


Circuit


Short to Ground


Open/High Resistance


Short to Voltage



Operating Conditions: Engine running, normal operating temperature


Parameter Normal Range: 450-7 000 RPM


ISS Supply Voltage


Out of Range


Out of Range


OK


ISS Signal


0 RPM


0 RPM


0 RPM

 

Circuit/System Description

The input shaft speed sensor (ISS) is a hall-effect type sensor. The ISS detects revolutions of the intermediate shaft's C2 drum. As the C2 drum rotates, the sensor produces a signal frequency based on the machined surface of the C2 drum. This signal is transmitted to the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The TCM uses the ISS signal in connection with the output speed sensor signal to control engine torque, shift timing, and lock-up.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P0715

•  The ignition voltage is 10.2-15.5 V.
•  The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM for 2 s.
•  The transmission is not in emergency mode.
•  TCM communication is normal.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Voltage signal is less than 0.2 V or more than 2.7 V for 100 ms over 10 times.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•  DTC P0715 is a Type A DTC.
•  The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.
•  The TCM turns OFF all solenoids.
•  The TCM allows the vehicle after a stop to operate only in the second gear and "R" range.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•  DTC P0715 is a Type A DTC.
•  Output speed is greater than 300 RPM for more than 70 s.

Diagnostic Aids

Damage or misalignment of the C2 drum machined teeth surface may cause a speed sensor malfunction.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Electrical Information Reference


Description and Operation

Transmission Component and System Description


DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine idling, observe the scan tool Transmission ISS parameter while varying the engine speed. The Transmission ISS parameter should change with the engine speed and not drop out.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

Static Test

1. Ignition OFF, remove the K71 Transmission Control Module.
2. Test for more than 1 MΩ between the low reference circuit terminal 13 X2 and the voltage supply circuit terminal 12 X2.
If less than the specified range, test the wiring harness for internal short. If the circuit tests normal, replace the automatic transmission.
3. Test for infinite resistance between each terminal and the low reference circuit terminal 13 X2 and also to the voltage supply circuit terminal 12 X2.
If less than the specified range, replace the wiring harness.
4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the K71 Transmission Control Module. Verify the DTC does not reset.
If the DTC resets, replace the automatic transmission.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Automatic transmission replacement-Refer to Transmission Replacement .
•  Control valve body-Refer to Control Valve Body Replacement for replacement.
•  Wiring harness-Refer to Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Replacement for replacement.
•  TCM-Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.

DTC P0720 or P0722 > < DTC P2727, P2729, or P2730