What is the P0716 fault codes? What is Input / Turbine Speed Sensor “A” Circuit Range / Performance description? How to fix the P0716 fault? What are the symptoms and causes for the P0716 fault code
What is the P0716 fault code? What does it all mean?
To enable the automatic transmission’s ability to shift gears correctly, the onboard computer must have a good understanding of the vehicle’s speed. The input speed sensor’s task is to measure the torque converter turbine shaft’s rotational speed. If there are more than one input/turbine speeds sensor on the vehicle, the closest sensor to the transmission input shaft will be designated “A”. If the powertrain controller module (PCM), or transmission control modules (TCM), detects a problem and generates an out-of range voltage signal, which does not match the engine’s speed, the code “A” is issued.
The input/turbine speeds sensor is an electromagnetic 3-wire sensor that monitors transmission input speed. It can be used by the PCM to indicate RPM or RPM. The sensor can be mounted on the transmission input shaft at the rear, or mounted using a bolt/stud or directly in the transmission case.
P0716 fault codes can be found on many vehicles, including but not limited to: Volvo, Jeep Fiat Skoda Subaru, Hyundai, Hummer and Chevrolet.
What is the P0716 Fault Code?
Below are some reasons to set fault code P0716:
- – Defective inlet / turbine speed sensor
- – Defective output shaft speed sensor
- – Connectors and wires that are corroded, damaged, shorted, or melted to the sensors
- – Defective transmission shift solenoid
- – Defective engine temperature sensor
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- – Defective torque converter
- – Damaged or defective reluctor wheels
- – TCM or PCM damaged
What are the symptoms of P0716 Malfunction code?
These symptoms may be present in vehicles with code P0716.
- – Illumination for the check engine light
- – Gear changes that are hard or unpredictable
- Transmissions may not shift at all
- Engine misfires
- – Engine stalling when idle
- Gearbox slipping
- – Engine hesitation
- – Speedometer fluctuations
- Inoperative speedometer
- – Increased fuel use
- PCM can limit engine speeds by entering failsafe mode (limp)
How do I fix the P0716 fault code?
When repairing this code, the most common error is to replace the speed sensors when there is no problem. It is important to first check the transmission oil, repair any damaged wiring and examine all possibilities. All codes must be cleared from the PCM.
There are several repairs that can resolve the P0716 fault code.
- – Replacing defective input shaft/turbine speed sensor
- – Replacing the defective turbine speed sensor/output shaft
- – Repair or replacement damaged cables
- – Repair of corroded connectors
- – How to change dirty transmission oil
- – Top up low level transmission oils
- – Elimination Internal Transmission Mistakes
- – Reprogramming and replacing TCM or PCM
It can be difficult and time-consuming to diagnose code P0716. There are many options. Your mechanic should rule all possible causes out to avoid a repeat of the problem.
How serious is the P0716 Fault code?
The P0716 error code is extremely serious as it can impact the vehicle’s drivability and cause engine stalls. This code must be diagnosed immediately.
