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DTC P0716: Problem in Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Circuit; DTC P0721: Problem in Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Circuit

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NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  • This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Block the rear wheels and raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely, or raise the vehicle on a lift.
  4. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and hold the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for at least 10 seconds when not during shifting. Slow down and stop the wheels.
  5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0718 or P0723 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to the DTC P0718 troubleshooting or the DTC P0723 troubleshooting.

    NO  -Go to step 6.

  6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0716 or P0721 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 7.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  7. Check the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor or the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor for poor connection and proper installation).

    Is the connection and installation OK? 

    YES  -Replace INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  or the OUTPUT SHAFT (COUNTERSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT , then go to step 8.

    NO  -Repair the faulty connection or installation, then go to step 8.

  8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  10. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and hold the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for at least 10 seconds when not during shifting. Slow down and stop the wheels.
  11. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0716 or P0721 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  1 and recheck.

    NO  -Troubleshooting is complete.

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