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P0715 — Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

P0715 means: The transmission input speed sensor is not returning a usable signal.

System: Transmission · Standard: SAE J2012 generic code · Severity: Repair soon

01Can you keep driving?

Repair soon

The car will usually keep running, but continued driving risks secondary damage or an emissions failure. Book the repair.

02What you will notice

03Likely causes, most common first

  1. Failed input speed sensor
  2. Wiring fault
  3. Debris on the sensor
  4. Valve body fault

04How this code is diagnosed

Without input speed the controller cannot calculate slip, so it defaults to fixed line pressure and harsh shifts.

Start by reading every stored and pending code, not just this one. A single fault frequently sets three or four codes at once, and the first one in the freeze-frame data is usually the cause while the rest are consequences.

Common questions

What does P0715 mean?

The transmission input speed sensor is not returning a usable signal. Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction is a generic transmission code defined by SAE J2012, so it carries the same meaning on every OBD-II vehicle.

Is it safe to drive with P0715?

Repair soon. The car will usually keep running, but continued driving risks secondary damage or an emissions failure. Book the repair.

What are the most likely causes of P0715?

In rough order of how often they turn out to be the problem: Failed input speed sensor; Wiring fault; Debris on the sensor.

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Sourcing

Code number, system and definition follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 generic diagnostic trouble code standard. Symptoms, causes and severity are the standard generic diagnostic logic for that fault. This page does not contain manufacturer-specific procedures, part numbers or pricing.