P0715 on Volvo
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0715 on Volvo vehicles indicates input/turbine speed sensor circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Volvo model — most commonly on S60. P0715 indicates a malfunction in the input/turbine speed sensor circuit of an automatic transmission. This sensor measures how fast the transmission's input (turbine) shaft is rotating, which the transmission control module uses—alongside output speed—to calculate gear ratios and command smooth, properly timed shifts. When the signal is missing, erratic, or out of range, this code sets. Symptoms often include harsh or erratic shifting, incorrect shift points, no speedometer-related transmission data, or the transmission dropping into a limp/fail-safe mode. Typical repair costs on Volvo range from $900 to $4,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0715
- •Faulty input/turbine speed sensor
- •Damaged wiring or connector at the sensor
- •Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- •Corroded or loose connector terminals
- •Open or short in the sensor circuit
- •Internal transmission wear or debris affecting the sensor
- •Faulty transmission control module (less common)
P0715 on Volvo by Model
Volvo S60(1 issue)
- AW55-50SN 5-Speed Automatic Transmission and TCM Failure2001-2009
P2-generation S60s use the Aisin-Warner AW55-50SN 5-speed automatic. Two related failures dominate owner reports: the transmission control module (TCM), which is mounted inside the transmission case and bathed in hot ATF, develops cracked solder joints and internal failures, and the transmission's clutch packs and valve body wear prematurely because Volvo originally specified the fluid as 'lifetime fill'. Symptoms usually begin as harsh or delayed 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, then progress to flare-ups, limp-home mode (locked in 3rd gear), and eventually loss of forward or reverse. Owners on CarComplaints report 'Transmission/TCU Failure' and 'Lost Forward And Reverse' on early cars, and NHTSA has 16+ automatic-transmission complaints on the 2001 alone.
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What does P0715 mean on Volvo?▼
P0715 stands for "Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction." P0715 indicates a malfunction in the input/turbine speed sensor circuit of an automatic transmission. This sensor measures how fast the transmission's input (turbine) shaft is rotating, which the transmission control module uses—alongside output speed—to calculate gear ratios and command smooth, properly timed shifts. When the signal is missing, erratic, or out of range, this code sets. Symptoms often include harsh or erratic shifting, incorrect shift points, no speedometer-related transmission data, or the transmission dropping into a limp/fail-safe mode. On Volvo specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0715 on Volvo vehicles?▼
Common causes on Volvo: Faulty input/turbine speed sensor, Damaged wiring or connector at the sensor, Low or contaminated transmission fluid, Corroded or loose connector terminals, Open or short in the sensor circuit. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0715 on a Volvo?▼
Repair costs on Volvo range from $900 to $4,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Volvo models have P0715 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0715 on 1 Volvo model: S60.