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Insufficient Engine Speed Increase During Self Test

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Severity

Medium

Can I keep driving?

Usually drivable, but get it diagnosed without delay.

First step

Compare engine RPM, turbine RPM and output speed side by side on live data during a road test

  • PPowertrain
  • 1Manufacturer-specific
  • 7Powertrain (Other)
  • 25Sequence number

What does it mean?

P1725 is a Powertrain (engine, transmission, fuel system) fault code. It indicates: NT Revolution Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Input Turbine Speed Sensor) .

Symptoms

  • MIL (check engine lamp) on with a transmission warning indication
  • Flared, delayed or very harsh shifts because the module loses slip control
  • Torque converter lockup never applies, so cruise RPM stays high
  • Limp mode with a single fixed gear after repeated faults
  • Turbine RPM reads zero or jumps erratically on scan tool live data

Likely causes

  • Failed turbine speed sensor or a pickup face loaded with metallic debris
  • Corrosion, ATF wicking or bent pins in the sensor connector
  • Open, shorted or high resistance signal, ground or supply wire in the harness
  • Excessive air gap, loose sensor mounting or a damaged reluctor ring tooth
  • Clutch or gear wear releasing swarf that disturbs the magnetic pickup
  • Low or badly degraded ATF causing unstable turbine speed readings
  • Faulty module input circuit, only after all wiring checks pass

How to fix it

  1. Compare engine RPM, turbine RPM and output speed side by side on live data during a road test
  2. Unplug the sensor and inspect for ATF, corrosion, bent or pushed-out terminals
  3. Measure sensor resistance or view its output waveform with a meter or oscilloscope
  4. Wiggle the harness and connector while watching live data for dropouts
  5. Check the signal, ground and reference circuits for opens and shorts against the wiring diagram
  6. Remove the sensor and inspect the tip for metal fuzz, which points to internal wear
  7. Replace the sensor after verification, and investigate the transmission internals if debris was found

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This information follows the generic OBD-II definition and does not replace a vehicle-specific diagnosis. The severity rating is rule-based; an authorised diagnostic reading is required for a definitive answer.