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P0791 Toyota Code - Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit

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This sensor detects the rotation speed of the counter gear which indicates the output speed of the transaxle. Common causes include Faulty Speed sensor NC (Transmission Revolution Sensor), Speed sensor NC harness is open or shorted, Speed sensor NC 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: P0791 Toyota indicates Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Speed sensor NC (Transmission Revolution Sensor), Speed sensor NC harness is open or shorted, Speed sensor NC 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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Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Code P0791 Toyota Description

This sensor detects the rotation speed of the counter gear which indicates the output speed of the transaxle. By comparing the input turbine speed (speed sensor NT) signal with the counter gear speed (speed sensor NC) signal, the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects the shift timing of the gears and appropriately controls the engine torque and hydraulic pressure according to various conditions. As a result, the gears shift smoothly.
The NT terminal of the ECM detects a pulse signal from the speed sensor NT (input RPM). The ECM calculates gear shifts by comparing the signal from speed sensor NT with the signal from speed sensor NC.
While the vehicle is operating in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear with the shift lever in D, if the input shaft speed is less than 300 rpm although the output shaft speed is more than 1000 rpm, the ECM interprets this as a fault, illuminates the MIL and stores the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). P0791 code is detected when the input speed sensor voltage is more than 1.9V or less than 0.1V for 2 seconds or more.

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0791 Toyota?

Faulty Speed sensor NC (Transmission Revolution Sensor)
Speed sensor NC harness is open or shorted
Speed sensor NC circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

How to Fix the DTC P0791 Toyota?

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 P0791 Toyota 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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Information for Specific Toyota Models

P0791 2006 Toyota Camry — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2007 Toyota Camry — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2008 Toyota Camry — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2009 Toyota Camry — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2010 Toyota Camry — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2011 Toyota Camry — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2013 Toyota RAV4 — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2014 Toyota RAV4 — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2015 Toyota RAV4 — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2016 Toyota RAV4 — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2017 Toyota RAV4 — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
P0791 2018 Toyota RAV4 — Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit

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gerald
Date: August 28, 2015 at 4:07 am

DTC P0791 for toyota camry, is the same DTC code for 2010 6.4 Diesel . Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit. Thanks for the help I found the location of the sensor on my pickups transmission.

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