P0716

Circuit Description
The automatic transmission input (shaft) speed sensor (A/T ISS) provides transmission input speed to the PCM. The A/T ISS is a permanent magnet (PM) generator. The sensor mounts into the transmission case and maintains a slight air gap between the sensor and the drive sprocket. The PM generator produces an AC voltage as the drive sprocket rotor teeth pass through the sensor's magnetic field. The AC voltage level increases as the turbine shaft speed increases. The PCM converts the AC voltage into a digital signal. The PCM determines actual turbine speed using the digital signal. The PCM uses the input speed to calculate torque converter slip speed, and gear ratios.
When the PCM detects an unreasonably large change in the input speed, in a very short period of time, then DTC P0716 sets. DTC P0716 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ No TP DTCs P0121, P0122, or P0123.
^ No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503.
^ No A/T ISS DTC P0717.
^ No 1-2 SS valve DTCs P0751 or P0753.
^ No 2-3 SS valve DTC P0758.
^ The engine is running.
^ The TP angle is greater than 15%.
^ The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The input speed changes by greater than 1300 RPM in 0.8 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
^ The PCM commands maximum line pressure.
^ The PCM freezes shift adapts from being updated.
^ The PCM stores DTC P0716 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
^ A scan tool clears the DTC from PCM history.
^ The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids
^ If the engine is running and the vehicle is moving above 12 km/h (7 mph), then the input speed must be non-zero.
^ Inspect the wiring at the PCM, the transmission 20-way connector and the A/T ISS 2-way connector for the following conditions:
- A backed out terminal.
- A damaged terminal.
- Reduced terminal tension.
- A chafed wire.
- A broken wire inside the insulation.
- Moisture intrusion.
- Corrosion.
^ When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open condition, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests the A/T ISS for correct resistance.
8. This step verifies the wiring from the transmission 20-way connector to the PCM, and tests the ability of the A/T ISS to produce an AC current.