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P0716

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance

The transmission input/turbine speed sensor signal is implausible compared to engine RPM and current gear ratio. Often caused by a failing sensor, debris on the reluctor, or wiring noise.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • Check engine or transmission warning light on
  • Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
  • Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
  • Slipping or shuddering during gear changes

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Input speed sensor failedCommon
  • Wiring/connector faultPossible
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely

Parts involved

  • Transmission Input Speed Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring

P0716 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.