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3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor Connector.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between the 5-volt Supply Circuit and the Throttle
Position Sensor Signal Circuit at the Throttle Position Sensor Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Throttle Position Sensor Signal Circuit shorted to the
5-volt Supply Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 4
4 Turn the Ignition Off
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Turn the Ignition On.
Using the DRB, monitor the TP sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s®Replace the Transmission Control Module.
No®Go To 5
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire between the Throttle Position Sensor Signal Circuit and
Sensor Ground Circuit.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the DRB, read the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s®Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 6
6 Ignition Off
Disconnect the TPS Electrical Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire between the TPS Signal Circuit and a good engine ground.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the DRB, read the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s®Repair the open Throttle Position Sensor Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 7
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Symptom:
P-0133 1/1 O2S SLOW RESPONSE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0133 1/1 O2S SLOW RESPONSE
When Monitored: With engine temperature greater than 63 degrees C (147 degrees F),
after reaching vehicle speed of 16 kmh (10 mph), and throttle remaining open (off idle), for
2 minutes bring vehicle to a stop and allow engine to idle with transmission in drive (auto)
or in neutral (manual).
Set Condition: The Oxygen Sensor Signal voltage is switching from below 0.27 volt to
above 0.62 volt and back fewer times than required.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEM
1/1 O2 SENSOR GROUND CKT HIGH RESISTANCE
1/1 O2 SENSOR GROUND CKT POOR CONNECTION
1/1 O2 SENSOR SIGNAL CKT HIGH RESISTANCE
1/1 O2 SENSOR SIGNAL CKT POOR CONNECTION
1/1 O2 SENSOR SLOW RESPONSE
EXHAUST LEAK
1/1 O2S SLOW RESPONSE DOES NOT REOCCUR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRB, read the DTCs.
Is the GLOBAL GOOD TRIP counter displayed and equal to zero?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 2
2 Turn Ignition On (Engine Off).
During the following voltage drop measurement, wiggle wires between O2S Connec-
tor and PCM Connector.
Using a voltmeter, backprobe O2S (Sensor Ground) Circuit between O2S Connector
(Sensor Ground) and PCM Connector (Sensor Ground).
While wiggling wires, is the voltage drop reading below 0.10 VDC?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair poor connection (high resistance) on O2 Sensor Ground
Circuit.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
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17 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Crank Position (CKP) Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Camshaft Position Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance from the 8-Volt Supply Circuit to a good
ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the 8-V Supply Circuit for a short to ground. Note: Check
VSS on 3 Speed Transmission.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 18
18 If there are no potential causes remaining, the PCM is assumed to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
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Symptom:
P-0500 NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0500 NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
When Monitored: For 3 Speed: With engine running, transmission not in park or neutral,
brakes not applied, engine rpm greater than 1500. For 4 Speed: With the engine running,
transmission not in park or neutral, brakes not applied, engine rpm greater than 1500.
Set Condition: For 3 Speed: No signal from the vehicle speed sensor for more than 11
seconds for 2 consecutive trips. For 4 Speed: No signal from the vehicle speed sensor (TCM)
is present for more than 11 seconds for 2 consecutive trips.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ELECTRONIC AUTO TRANSAXLE TROUBLE CODES PRESENT
8-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM DEF (NO VSS SIGNAL CKT)
PCM TERMINAL DEFECTIVE
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECT
PINION GEAR DEFECTIVE
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
VSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DEFECTIVE
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DEFECTIVE (RES > 5.0)
PCM DEFECTIVE (NO VSS SIGNAL CKT)
PCM DEFECTIVE (NO VSS SIGNAL CKT)
TCM DEFECTIVE (VSS SIG CKT)
VSS DEFECTIVE
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1 Ignition Off
Raise the Drive Wheels off the ground.
Warning: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels.
Start Engine.
With DRB, read the Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Put Transmission on any forward gear.
Does the DRB show above zero MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 3
2 Ignition off.
Using the Schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On
Using a Voltmeter, probe the 8-Volt Power Supply Circuit.
Is the voltage above 7.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open 8-volt Supply Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On.
Using a Voltmeter, Probe the Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal.
Is the voltage above 4.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 11
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire from the Sensor Signal to the Sensor Ground Circuit.
Key On
With the DRB, read the VSS Signal.
While observing display, tap other end of jumper to VSS Signal Circuit.
Does the display show more than 0 MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Go To 8
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
12 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With the DRB in Ohmmeter mode, measure between the VSS Signal Circuit in the
Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair the Speed Sensor Signal Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 13
13 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
14 Ignition Off
Raise the Drive Wheels off the ground.
Warning: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels.
Start Engine.
With DRB, read the Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Put Transmission on any forward gear.
Does the DRB show above zero MPH?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 15
No®Go To 16
15 Ignition off.
Using the Schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
16 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, read the EATX Trouble Codes.
Are any codes P0731- P0734, P0736, P0715, P0720, P1794 present or Pinion Factor
not programmed?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX Ye s®Refer to the symptom list for problems related to Transmission.
No®Go To 17
17 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a Jumper Wire to the VSS Signal Circuit.
Key on.
With the DRB, read the VSS Signal.
While observing display, tap the other end of Jumper to ground.
Does the display show above zero MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 18
No®Go To 25
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18 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the Output Speed Sensor
Circuit at the TCM Connector and Ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 19
No®Go To 21
19 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Output Speed Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the Output Speed Sensor
Circuit at the TCM Connector and Ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Repair the Output Speed Sensor Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 20
20 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Output Speed Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Repair
Replace the Output Speed Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
21 Ignition Off
Disconnect theTransmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between the Speed Sensor Ground Circuit and the
Output Speed Sensor Circuit at the TCM Connector..
Is the resistance between 300.0 and 1200.0 ohms?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Replace the Transmission Control Module, reprogram Pinion
Factor, and perform quick learn procedure.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 22
22 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Circuit.
Disconnect the Output Speed Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the Speed Sensor Ground Circuit from the TCM to the
Output Speed Sensor.
Is the resistance under 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 23
No®Repair the open Speed Sensor Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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23 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Output Speed Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the Output Speed Sensor (OSS) from the TCM to the
OSS.
Is the resistance under 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 24
No®Repair the open Output Speed Sensor Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
24 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Output Speed Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Repair
Replace the Output Speed Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
25 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between the VSS Signal Circuit and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Repair the Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 26
26 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the VSS Signal Circuit from the PCM to the TCM.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 27
No®Repair the open Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
27 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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