P0717: Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No Signal

P0717 means Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No Signal. The input (turbine) speed sensor measures the speed of the transmission input shaft. The sensor signal stays nearly fixed instead of switching, as if the sensor were disconnected or inactive.

CodeP0717
SystemTransmission
SeverityModerate
TypeGeneric powertrain

Can I keep driving? Drivable with care. Diagnose soon: performance, economy or other components can be affected.

Common symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Harsh, delayed or erratic shifts
  • Limp mode
  • Possibly incorrect gear display or speedometer issues

Possible causes

  • Failed sensor
  • Wiring or connector fault (check the transmission connector for fluid)
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Misadjusted range sensor or shift linkage (range sensor codes)

How to diagnose P0717

  1. Check fluid level and condition.
  2. Inspect the transmission connector and wiring.
  3. Check the sensor signal on a scan tool.
  4. For range sensor codes, check the gear display matches the selector in each position.

What the code means, digit by digit

PPowertrain0Generic (SAE) code7Sub-system17Specific fault

Generic codes have the same definition on every OBD-II vehicle (petrol cars from model year 1996 in the US, 2001 in the EU; diesels later). Manufacturers can add their own enhanced codes; those are not listed here.

Related codes

General guidance only. Fault codes describe what the engine computer saw, not which part failed: confirm with testing before replacing parts, and follow the vehicle's service information.