Note. For circuit identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and WIRING DIAGRAMS .
Circuit Description
The Input Speed Sensor (ISS) provides transmission input speed to the PCM. The ISS is a permanent magnet generator. The sensor mounts into the transmission case, and maintains a slight air gap between the sensor and the forward clutch housing. The permanent magnet generator produces an AC voltage as the forward clutch housing 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. For California emissions vehicles, DTC P0716 is a type "B" DTC. For all other vehicles, DTC P0716 is a type "C" DTC.