I recently had my service engine light come on and I got the codes back PO715 and PO731. I know what the codes mean, the first is the turbine speed sensor malfunction and the second is gear 1 incorrect ratio. However, now since I know what the codes mean, what do I do about it? I took it to a mechanic and they were going to charge me $80 to tell me what was wrong. Is there anything I can do, or do I need to do anything? I really don't understand exactly what these codes mean or if I should just reset the codes and do nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-19 06:50:36 · 9 answers · asked by j_geelen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My car is a 98 ford escort ZX2. It has 90,000 miles on it. No warranty.
2006-09-19 08:18:44 · update #1
My light came on on Monday morning (9/18/06) I went and got the codes read and took it to the shop today (9/19/06). I reset it and so far it hasn't come back. My car is driving fine, so if the light comes back I'll go back and get it tested again and go from there.
2006-09-19 08:33:52 · update #2
P0715 Transmission Speed Shaft Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Possible Causes
TSS signal circuit open or shorted to ground
TSS is damaged
PCM has failed
2006-09-19 13:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRST and this is happening over and over - people ask for help but they dont give any information.
The codes u gave are generic OBDII codes they are what now is standard to all vehicles. Before service stations had to have different scanner attachments to be able to view Codes. Now with that said - knowing what the codes are means nothign to someone like yourself other then that it points you in to somewhat of a direction of where the problem might be.
Codes are used by techs to interpurt or look in the direction of a sysmptom. By the shop charging you $80.00 to look at the vehicle they would go a little further in depth with the codes you already know and use them to determine where to go from there.
I think you might be working with a Dodge??
The Turbine Speed Sensor is a sensor that measures Turbine speed in a Transmission - this information is used to see the variance of Motor to Transmission speed variance and by the it knows if the transmission is slipping or used for LOCK - UP conditions for Overdrive.
It seems your issues are in the Transmission area. 1st question I would have for you would be - has this been going on for a long time ? if yes then you should address it sooner then later - IF this is the first time and you are experiancing no symptoms with the transmission then id say reset the light and drive it - if it returns recheck them see of they are the same ones - then have a repair facility like a transmission shop look in to further diagnostics.
Dont bother going to repair facilities that are not equipt to do correct transmission diagnostics - waist of money.
2006-09-19 15:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by CAR GUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For any real help, we need to know what make, model and year.
But the short answer is, these are warnings for your information, and should be addressed soon. Do not ignore them, or the consequences could be MUCH more expensive.
If it is under warranty, or under Federal emissions warranty, take it back to the dealer for repair.
You will be required to pay for at least diagnostics, and possibly a pro-rata percentage for repairs.
If warranty is not applicable, take it to a REPUTABLE transmission shop for repair.
Again, you will be obligated to a diagnostic fee (in all cases only fair), but the repairs should be able to be performed at this stage without the necessity of removing the whole transmission,
'Be aware, that when inspections are complete, they may well recommend a complete overhaul, as they cannot tell what they are facing until they can actually see it.
Good Luck
2006-09-19 14:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What, When, & How ???
What are we working on ???
When did the codes come on ???
How is it running or shifting ???
Well something caused the light to come on and by resetting the code no one can further investigate it.. But if the car is running properly then don't worry about. could be a glitch in the trans while shifting or maybe it just had a brain fart.... Good luck.
2006-09-23 19:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by bartender101dd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre computer chips arent communicating to each other right you may have done some modifications to you engine and they became retarded or you just need to get new ones ask the mechanic if he will wave the computer diagnostic check if you decide to have him fix it,if he didnt charge that 80 dollars there would be people consatantly comming in for comp checks for free...
2006-09-26 14:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by cabby 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I need more info on your veh in order to give you an accurate answer.
Year, make, model & engine size.
Never ignore the CEL or SES lights on your veh, it could cost you major $$$.
2006-09-19 14:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by baby_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take the codes to the dealer and have them to reset them who knows if u did it and then set another code off then u might B .N .worse shape than you R now (no offense) but i have done it before.
2006-09-27 11:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by abryant3500 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PO715
2006-09-27 08:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the auto zone or advance auto. they will run a scan on it also tell you what it means. and they do not charge you anything. they just want to sell you the parts if any needed.
2006-09-27 13:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋