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DTC P0715: Input / Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0717: Input Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal: Procedure

  1. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR (SENSOR INSTALLATION) 
    1. Make sure that the connector is properly connected, and check the speed sensor installation.
      Fig 1: Locating Input Speed Sensor Bolts
      GTY125327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK

      The installation bolt is tightened properly and there is no clearance between the sensor and transaxle case.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE SPEED SENSOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Remove the TCM.
      Fig 2: Identifying TCM And Input Speed Sensor Connector Terminals
      GTY123134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the transmission wire.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Condition Condition Specified Condition
      NTO - NTO Always Below 1 Ω
      NTB - NTB Always Below 1 Ω
      NTO - NTB Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. REPLACE SPEED SENSOR 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS (SEE IF DTC P0715 AND/OR P0717 IS OUTPUT AGAIN) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine and turn the Techstream main switch ON.
    3. Perform the monitor drive pattern. Refer to MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN .
    4. When you use Techstream:

      Select the item "Powertrain / ECT / Trouble Codes".

    5. Read the DTCs using Techstream.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0715 or P0717 A
      No output B

    B → END 

    A → REPLACE TCM