PowertrainP0792
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
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
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty shift solenoid
- Faulty speed sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
- Internal transmission wear
3Can I drive?
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
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0792 | Clutch 4 speed out of software limit Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0792 | Compounder Speed Ratio Error Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0792 | Deactivation switch stuck Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0792 | Väliakselin nopeusanturi 'A' -piirin alue/toiminta Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0792 | Intermediate shaft speed sensor A - circuit range/performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance SAE | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0792 | odd shaft speed sensor - performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0792 | Deactivation switch stuck (steering column) Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0792 | SAE: Intermediate Shaft Sensor A: Circuit Range Performance Brand | Powertrain |
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.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P079200 | overspeed internal Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P079211 | Rpm sensor 1 has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to ground. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P079212 | Rpm sensor 1 has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to positive. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P079262 | Der Drehzahlsensor 1 hat Funktionsstörung. Der Signalvergleich ist fehlerhaft. Brand | Powertrain |
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