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DTC P0716 Eurpoean and N American Emissions

Circuit Description

Information is relative to transmission input speed to the transmission control module (TCM). The TCM uses transmission input speed information to control line pressure, the TCC apply and release, and transmission shift patterns. This information is also used to calculate the appropriate operating gear ratios and TCC slippage.

The input speed sensor mounts onto piston B inside of the valve body.

An air gap of 1.8-2.2 mm (0.07-0.086 in) is maintained between the sensor and the piston B.

The sensor consists of a permanent magnet surrounded by a coil of wire. As piston B is driven by the turbine shaft, an AC signal is induced by the input speed sensor. Higher vehicle speeds induce a higher frequency and voltage measurement at the sensor.

The sensor resistance should measure between 825-835 ohms at 20°C (68°F). The sensor resistance can measure from 1,000-8,000 hertz.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The increasing rate of the turbine speed is more than 45,000 RPM/seconds.
    • The voltage is more than 8.5 volts.
    • The engine is running.
    • DTC P0727 is not set.
    • The gear position is D.
    • The TCM or engine control module (ECM) is defective.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After ignition OFF/ON, 3rd gear by hydraulic control, and the positions P, R, and N are also possible.
    • Open lock up clutch

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The MIL will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

If DTC P0716 sets, the possible cause of fault could be the input speed sensor (ISS).

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform an On-Board Diagnostic (EOBD) System Check?

Has the system check been completed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Record and clear the DTCs.
  4. Turn the ignition OFF, then turn the ignition ON.
  5. Observe the input speed on the scan tool.

Is the speed within the specified range?

0-7,000 RPM

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the transmission wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals 15 and 16 of the transmission wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

825-835 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the oil pan.
  2. Disconnect the input speed sensor wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 of the input speed sensor wiring connector and terminal 15 of the transmission wiring connector.
  4. Measure the resistance between terminal 2 of the input speed sensor wiring connector and terminal 16 of the transmission wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the specified values shown?

5 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the malfunctioning terminals, as necessary.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

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6

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage of terminal 1.
  3. Measure the voltage of terminal 2.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the short to battery power.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

--

8

Replace the input speed sensor.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

--

9

  1. Disconnect the transmission wiring connector and transmission control module (TCM) connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between terminal 15 of the transmission wiring connector and terminal B4 of the TCM wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal 16 of the transmission wiring connector and terminal B2 of the TCM wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the values shown?

0 ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair the malfunctioning terminals, as necessary.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

--

11

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage of terminal 15.
  3. Measure the voltage of terminal 16.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the malfunctioning terminals, as necessary.

Is the action complete?

--

System OK

--

13

Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

14

  1. After the repair, use a scan tool clear info function and road test the vehicle.
  2. Review the DTC info.

Did the last test fail or is the current DTC displayed?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK

DTC P0716 Non Europe or N American Emissions

Circuit Description

The transaxle control module (TCM) uses transaxle input speed information to control line pressure, torque converter clutch (TCC) apply and release, and transaxle shift patterns. This information is also used to calculate the appropriate operating gear ratios and TCC slippage.

The input speed sensor mounts onto piston B that is inside of the valve body.

An air gap of 1.8-2.2 mm (0.07-0.086 in) is maintained between the sensor and piston B.

The sensor consists of a permanent magnet surrounded by a coil of wire. As piston B is driven by the turbine shaft, an AC signal is induced by the input speed sensor. Higher vehicle speeds induce a higher frequency and voltage measurement at the sensor.

Sensor resistance should measure between 825-835 ohms at 20°C (68°F). The sensor can measure from 1,000-8,000 hertz.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The increasing rate of the turbine speed is more than 45,000 RPM/second.
    • System voltage is greater than 8.5 volts.
    • The engine is running.
    • No engine speed error DTC P0727.
    • The gear position is D.
    • The TCM or engine controls module (ECM) is defective.
    • Input speed is more than 7,000 RPM.
    • Engine speed is more than 3,100 RPM, and turbine speed is less than 100 RPM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The hold lamp will blink.
    • The TCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Failure Records buffer.
    • Adopt Emergency/Substitute mode and constant 4th gear by hydraulic control.
    • After the ignition is OFF/ON: 3rd gear by hydraulic control, position P, R, and N also possible.
    • Open lock up clutch

Conditions for Clearing the Hold Lamp/DTC

    • The hold lamp will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after 3 ignition cycles.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without a fault.
    • Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC P0716 sets, the possible cause of fault could be the input speed sensor (ISS).

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Record, then clear the DTCs.
  4. Turn the ignition OFF.
  5. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  6. Observe the input speed on the scan tool.

Is the speed within the specified values?

0-7,000 RPM

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the transaxle wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals 15 and 16 of the transaxle wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the specified values?

825-835 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the oil pan.
  2. Disconnect the input speed sensor wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 of the input speed sensor wiring connector and terminal 15 of the transaxle wiring connector.
  4. Measure the resistance between terminal 2 of the input speed sensor wiring connector and terminal 16 of the transaxle wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the malfunctioning terminals as necessary.

Did you complete the repair?

--

System OK

--

6

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage of terminal 1.
  3. Measure the voltage of terminal 2.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

11-14 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the short to battery power.

Did you complete the repair?

--

System OK

--

8

Replace the input speed sensor.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

System OK

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9

  1. Disconnect the transaxle wiring connector and TCM connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between terminal 15 of the transaxle wiring connector and terminal B4 of the TCM wiring connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminal 16 of the transaxle wiring connector and terminal B2 of the TCM wiring connector.

Is the resistance within the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair the malfunctioning terminals as necessary.

Did you complete the repair?

--

System OK

--

11

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage of terminal 15.
  3. Measure the voltage of terminal 16.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

11-14 V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the malfunctioning terminals as necessary.

Did you complete the repair?

--

System OK

--

13

Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 14

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14

  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Road test the vehicle.
  3. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK