DTC P0716 Input Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent 3.8L Monte Carlo
Circuit Description
The automatic transmission input shaft speed (AT ISS) sensor is a permanent magnet with a coil of wire wound around it. The AT ISS sensor mounts in the case cover facing the reluctor wheel of the input shaft. As the reluctor wheel is driven by the turbine shaft, an AC signal is induced in the input speed sensor. Higher vehicle speeds induce a higher frequency and voltage at the sensor.
There is a fixed air gap between the sensor and the teeth on the sensor reluctor wheel. The AT ISS sensor input is used by the PCM in order to control line pressure, TCC apply and release and transmission shift patterns. This sensor is also used to calculate the appropriate gear ratios and TCC slippage.
This diagnostic indicates stuck, erratic, or intermittent values, indicating poor performance of the system.
If the PCM detects an unrealistically large change in the AT ISS sensor signal in a short period of time, then DTC P0716 sets. DTC P0716 is a type B DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No TP sensor DTC P0121, P0122 or P0123. |
| • | No VSS DTC P0502 or P0503. |
| • | No AT ISS sensor DTC P0717 is set and DTC P0717 has passed this ignition cycle. |
| • | No 1-2, 3-4 shift solenoid valve DTC P0751, P0752 or P0753. |
| • | The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds and not in fuel shut off. |
| • | The TP angle is greater than 14%. |
| • | The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The input shaft 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 inhibits TCC. |
| • | The PCM freezes shift adapts. |
| • | The PCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in Hot Mode. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | 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 can clear the MIL/DTC. |
| • | The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive 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
| • | Inspect the connectors at the controller, the component and all other circuit connecting points for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Inspect the circuit wiring for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Check for electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the signal and ground circuits. EMI may be induced by a misrouted wiring harness along the spark plug wires. |
| • | Ensure the wiring harness is not stretched too tightly or other components are pressing on the A/T inline 20-way connector body. Also inspect for proper clearance to any other components and wiring. Refer to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.4L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.8L. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step checks if the PCM receives a signal from the AT ISS sensor.
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A Yes answer indicates that the transmission side of the circuit is functioning properly.
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Although the resistance is within specification in Step 3, there may be a short to ground or short to power condition.
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This step begins the transmission harness diagnosis.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.4 L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.8 L) in Engine Controls | |
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the Scan Tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM. Does the Scan Tool display a transmission input shaft speed greater than the specified value? | 500 RPM | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector End View . Is the resistance within the specified value? | 820-1428 N·m | |||
Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? | -- | |||
5 | Test the signal circuit (CKT 1230) of the AT ISS for an open, a short to ground or a short to the ground circuit (CKT 1231) between the PCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
6 |
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
7 | Inspect the ground circuit (CKT 1231) of the AT ISS for an open between the PCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
Inspect the signal circuit (CKT 1230) of the AT ISS for an open or a short to the ground circuit (CKT 1231) of the AT ISS between the AT inline 20-way connector and the sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? | -- | |||
9 | Test the ground circuit (CKT 1231) of the AT ISS for an open between the AT inline 20-way connector and the sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? | -- | ||
10 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly. Refer to Solenoids and Wiring Harness Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
11 | Replace the automatic transmission input shaft speed sensor. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
12 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming (3.4 L) or Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming (3.8 L) in Engine Controls. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
13 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |
DTC P0716 Input Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Except 3.8L Monte Carlo
Circuit Description
The automatic transmission input shaft speed (AT ISS) sensor is a permanent magnet with a coil of wire wound around it. The AT ISS sensor mounts in the case cover facing the reluctor wheel of the input shaft. As the reluctor wheel is driven by the turbine shaft, an AC signal is induced in the input speed sensor. Higher vehicle speeds induce a higher frequency and voltage at the sensor.
There is a fixed air gap between the sensor and the teeth on the sensor reluctor wheel. The AT ISS sensor input is used by the PCM in order to control line pressure, TCC apply and release and transmission shift patterns. This sensor is also used to calculate the appropriate gear ratios and TCC slippage.
This diagnostic indicates stuck, erratic, or intermittent values, indicating poor performance of the system.
If the PCM detects an unrealistically large change in the AT ISS sensor signal in a short period of time, then DTC P0716 sets. DTC P0716 is a type B DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No TP sensor DTC P0121, P0122 or P0123. |
| • | No VSS DTC P0502 or P0503. |
| • | No AT ISS sensor DTC P0717 is set and DTC P0717 has passed this ignition cycle. |
| • | No 1-2, 3-4 shift solenoid valve DTC P0751 or P0753. |
| • | No 2-3 shift solenoid valve DTC P0756 or P0758. |
| • | The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds and not in fuel shut off. |
| • | The TP angle is greater than 14%. |
| • | The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The input shaft 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 inhibits TCC. |
| • | The PCM freezes shift adapts. |
| • | The PCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in Hot Mode. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | 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 can clear the MIL/DTC. |
| • | The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive 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
| • | Inspect the connectors at the controller, the component and all other circuit connecting points for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Inspect the circuit wiring for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Check for electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the signal and ground circuits. EMI may be induced by a misrouted wiring harness along the spark plug wires. |
| • | Ensure the wiring harness is not stretched too tightly or other components are pressing on the A/T inline 20-way connector body. Also inspect for proper clearance to any other components and wiring. Refer to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.4L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.8L. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
-
This step checks if the PCM receives a signal from the AT ISS sensor.
-
A Yes answer indicates that the transmission side of the circuit is functioning properly.
-
Although the resistance is within specification in Step 3, there may be a short to ground or short to power condition.
-
This step begins the transmission harness diagnosis.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.4 L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (3.8 L) in Engine Controls | |
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the Scan Tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM. Does the Scan Tool display a transmission input shaft speed greater than the specified value? | 500 RPM | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||
Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline Harness Connector End View . Is the resistance within the specified value? | 820-1428 ohms | |||
Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? | -- | |||
5 | Test the signal circuit (CKT 1230) of the AT ISS for an open, a short to ground or a short to the ground circuit (CKT 1231) between the PCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
6 |
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
7 | Inspect the ground circuit (CKT 1231) of the AT ISS for an open between the PCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
Inspect the signal circuit (CKT 1230) of the AT ISS for an open or a short to the ground circuit (CKT 1231) of the AT ISS between the AT inline 20-way connector and the sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? | -- | |||
9 | Test the ground circuit (CKT 1231) of the AT ISS for an open between the AT inline 20-way connector and the sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find the condition? | -- | ||
10 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness assembly. Refer to Solenoids and Wiring Harness Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
11 | Replace the automatic transmission input shaft speed sensor. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
12 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming (3.4 L) or Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming (3.8 L) in Engine Controls. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
13 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |
