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Advanced Diagnostics

DTC P0715: Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction (M/T Model)




General Description
The input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor is attached to the transmission housing to sense input shaft (mainshaft) revolutions. The engine control module (ECM) determines the vehicle speed according to the signal from the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor for the control units. If no signal from the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor is received for a set time, the ECM detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.




Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status




Enable Conditions

Malfunction Threshold
No signal from the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor is detected for at least 20 seconds.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the indicator
When a malfunction is detected, the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the ECM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.