AutoCodes – Generic – P0715

P0715 Code - Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Quick Answer

The Input Speed Sensor detects the primary pulley revolution speed and sends a signal to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Engine Control Module (ECM). Common causes include Faulty Transmission Speed Sensor, Transmission Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted, Transmission Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means
P0715 indicates Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction.
Common causes
Common causes include Faulty Transmission Speed Sensor, Transmission Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted, Transmission Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity
High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?
Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
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Code Popularity 83,300
How popular is this code, among other codes? Medium
Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Feb 12, 2019
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Code P0715 Description

The Input Speed Sensor detects the primary pulley revolution speed and sends a signal to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM sets the OBDII code when the Input Speed Sensor is out of factory specifications.
OBDII Code P0715 - Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction - AutoCodes.com
P0715 Code - Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0715?

  • Faulty Transmission Speed Sensor
  • Transmission Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Transmission Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P0715?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0715 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.

Frequently Asked Questions about P0715 Code

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Discuss the causes and fixes for P0715 OBDII Code

  • Help, have a 97 integra while driving on bumpy road autotransmission died out on me started slippin w no advance, found a mechanic told me would check it, couple of days later said needed to replace many items which he did, picked up the car took it for a drive on good road everything fine, paid the bill and drove off on a bumpy road two miles ahead, same identical problem back to the shop they scaned it p0009 and p0715,. Could it be that none of the above was necesary exept replacing the speed sensor? Car still in shop

  • Didn't he check for codes before replacing parts? If you got a P0715 code, then the fist thing you need to replace the speed sensor.

    About the P0009 code,please double check the code, there is no information in the factory service manual about that code.

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