Code
P2745
Generic
P — Powertrain
Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B Circuit
AI status
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Causes
- Broken, chafed, or disconnected wiring in the sensor circuit
- Corroded or loose connector pins
- Faulty Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor (Speed Sensor B)
- Damaged or missing reluctor/target wheel on the intermediate shaft
- Short to power or ground in the sensor signal/ref circuit
- Faulty sensor ground or 5V reference supply from ECU/TCM
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Check Engine Light illuminated
- Harsh, delayed, or erratic shifting; transmission may go into limp mode
- Incorrect or intermittent speedometer/transmission speed readout
- Stalling or rough idle in some vehicles (if ECM uses signal)
- Transmission fault codes or reduced drivability
- Intermittent faults that may occur under vibration/temperature change
What to check
- Retrieve freeze-frame and live data; note when code sets (crank, idle, drive) and related codes
- Visually inspect sensor connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, oil, or fluid intrusion
- Wiggle-test wiring while monitoring live speed signal to reproduce the fault
- Check sensor connector pins for proper fit and corrosion; clean and secure if needed
- Measure reference voltage (often 5V) and sensor ground at the connector with key on
- Measure sensor output with oscilloscope while cranking/driving (look for square wave or AC signal)
Signal parameters
- Hall-effect style: 0–5 V square wave, switching between ~0 V and ~5 V; frequency increases with shaft speed
- Magnetic/VR style: AC voltage amplitude rises with speed; low rpm ~0.1–1.5 VAC, higher rpm several volts AC
- Reference/supply: typically ~5 V (check vehicle spec) present at sensor connector with key ON
- Ground: low resistance to chassis ground; sensor ground should be stable under load
- Pulse frequency: proportional to shaft RPM; expected pulses per revolution depend on reluctor tooth count
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record codes and freeze-frame data. Note related transmission/engine codes.
- Visually inspect connector and harness for damage, chafing, fluid contamination, or loose pins. Repair as needed.
- Clear codes and perform test drive to see if code returns and under what conditions.
- With key ON, backprobe connector: verify reference voltage and ground at the sensor connector against vehicle spec.
- Measure sensor output while cranking and at idle with an oscilloscope (preferred) or multimeter; look for expected waveform/voltage.
- Perform continuity and resistance checks on sensor wiring between connector and PCM/TCM; check for shorts to ground or battery voltage.
- Wiggle harness and connectors while monitoring signal to identify intermittent faults from movement/vibration.
- Inspect the intermediate shaft reluctor/target ring for missing teeth, damage, or excessive air gap; repair or replace if faulty.
- If sensor output is absent or out of specification, replace the Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B and retest.
- If new sensor and wiring are good but code persists, test or substitute PCM/TCM as final step according to vehicle-specific procedures and check for software updates.
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion or bent pins at the sensor
- Open or short in the harness between sensor and PCM/TCM
- Sensor failed (oil intrusion, internal short)
- Damaged reluctor ring or magnet misalignment
- Poor sensor reference voltage or ground at module
Fault status
Status
Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor B Circuit — open/short/intermittent or out-of-range signal detected
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.5 hours
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