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PowertrainP0792

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

31 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
BMWP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP0792Clutch 4 speed out of software limit BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0792Compounder Speed Ratio Error BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0792Deactivation switch stuck BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0792Väliakselin nopeusanturi 'A' -piirin alue/toiminta BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0792Intermediate shaft speed sensor A - circuit range/performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
NissanP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
OpelP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
SaabP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0792odd shaft speed sensor - performance BrandPowertrain
TataP0792Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0792Deactivation switch stuck (steering column) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0792SAE: Intermediate Shaft Sensor A: Circuit Range Performance BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0792 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP079200overspeed internal BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP079211Rpm sensor 1 has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP079212Rpm sensor 1 has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to positive. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP079262Der Drehzahlsensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Der Signalvergleich ist fehlerhaft. BrandPowertrain

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