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DTC P0715: Malfunction of Primary Pulley Speed Sensor: Diagnosis

  1. STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list 

    Item 1: Primary speed sensor signal (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Intermittent malfunction
    2. NO:  Go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Check the following connector: 
    • B-07 Primary pulley speed sensor connector
    • C-40 TCM connector
    • A-09, A-10 Intermediate connector

    Check the terminals for a contact status problem and internal short circuit.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
    2. NO:  Repair the defective connector.
  3. STEP 3. Check for open circuit in the wiring harness between the primary pulley speed sensor connector and the TCM connector 

    Between B-07 primary pulley speed sensor connector (terminal No. 3) and C-40 TCM connector (terminal No. 48)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 4.
    2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
  4. STEP 4. Check for open circuit and short to ground in wiring harness between the primary pulley speed sensor connector and the TCM connector 

    Between B-07 primary pulley speed sensor connector (terminal No. 2) and C-40 TCM connector (terminal No. 37)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 5.
    2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
  5. STEP 5. Check for open circuit in the wiring harness between the CVT control relay and the primary pulley speed sensor connector. 

    Between A-15X CVT control relay (terminal No. 3) and B-07 primary pulley speed sensor connector (terminal No. 1)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 6.
    2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
  6. STEP 6. Primary pulley speed sensor check 

    Visually check the tip of the sensor for foreign materials or damage.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 7.
    2. NO:  Repair.
  7. STEP 7. Diagnostic trouble code recheck after replacing the primary pulley speed sensor 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  The procedure is complete.
    2. NO:  Replace TCM.