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DTC P0791: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit; DTC P0793: Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Description

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This sensor detects the rotation speed of the counter gear, which indicates the intermediate shaft revolution (speed) of the transaxle. By comparing the input turbine speed signal (NT) with the counter gear speed sensor signal (NC), the TCM detects the shift timing of the gears and appropriately controls the engine torque and hydraulic pressure according to various conditions, thus, providing smooth gear shifts.

Fig 1: Sensors Detect Rotation Speed
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*1 Counter Gear *2 Clutch Drum
*3 Output Speed Sensor NC *4 Input Speed Sensor NT
DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0791 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit When the speed sensor input voltage is either more than 1.9 V or less than 0.1 V for 2 seconds or more. (1-trip detection logic)
  • Transmission revolution sensor (speed sensor NC)
  • Transmission wire
  • TCM
Comes on DTC stored
P0793 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A" When the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (15.5 mph) or higher, the counter gear speed is less than 300 rpm for 2 seconds or more. (1-trip detection logic)
  • Transmission revolution sensor (speed sensor NC)
  • Transmission wire
  • TCM
Comes on DTC stored