Symptom:
P0120-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P0120-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
When Monitored: Whenever the engine is running.
Set Condition: This code is set if the throttle angle goes out of range or if throttle angle
changes abruptly (i.e.: faster than the throttle body motion could occur).
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RELATED PCM DTC'S PRESENT
INTERMITTENT WIRING & CONNECTORS
SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN TO TCM
TPS SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN TO TCM
TPS VOLTAGE CHANGE NOT SMOOTH
TCM - TPS SIGNAL CIRCUIT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many Transmission problems. If
the fluid level is low locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the
fluid level per the Service Information.
NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid
false symptoms.
With the DRBIIIt, read the engine DTC's. Check and repair all engine DTC's prior
to performing Transmission Symptom Diagnostics.
With the DRBIIIt, read Transmission DTC's. Record all DTC's and 1 Trip Failures.
NOTE: Diagnose 1 Trip Failures as a fully matured DTC.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Repair as necessary.
Perform the Shift Lever Position Test. If the test does not pass, refer to Symptom test
for P0705 Check Shifter Signal.
For Gear Ratio DTC's, check and record all CVI's.
Most DTC's set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all
diagnostic monitors have run.
NOTE: Verify flash level of Transmission Control Module. Some problems
are corrected by software upgrades to the Transmission Control Module.
NOTE: Check for applicable TSB's related to the symptom.
Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.All
Continue
Go To 2
2 With the DRBIIIt, check Powertrain Control Module DTC's.
Are any of the following P-codes P0122, P0123, P0121 stored in the PCM?All
Ye s®Refer to the Driveability category for the related symptom(s).
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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3 Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
With the DRBIIIt, Check the Throttle Position Sensor Voltage under Transmission
Sensors.
Is the Throttle Position Sensor voltage below 0.3 or above 1.0 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Go To 7
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TPS harness connector.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the Sensor Ground circuit between the TPS harness
connector and the Transmission Control Module harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the Sensor Ground circuit for an open.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the TPS Signal Circuit from the TCM harness connector to
the TPS harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Repair the TPS signal circuit for an open.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
6 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the TCM. WITH THE DRBIIItPERFORM QUICK
LEARN AND REPROGRAM PINION FACTOR.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
7 The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the
schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.
Pay particular attention to the the point where the TPS signal and sensor ground
circuits splice off from the engine circuits.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair wiring and/or connector as necessary.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 8
8 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read TPS VOLTS.
While monitoring the DRBIIIt, slowly open and close the Throttle.
Is the voltage change smooth?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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P0120-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT ÐContinued
Symptom:
P0705-CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P0705-CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL
When Monitored: Continuously with the ignition key on.
Set Condition: 3 occurrences in one key start of an invalid PRNDL code which lasts for
more than 0.1 second.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CONDITION P0705 PRESENT
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
TRS T1 SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
TRS T3 SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
TRS T41 SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
TRS T42 SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
TRS T1 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
TRS T3 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
TRS T41 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
TRS T42 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
TRS T1 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
TRS T3 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
TRS T41 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
TRS T42 SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
TCM - TRS T1 SENSE CIRCUIT
TCM - TRS T3 SENSE CIRCUIT
TCM - TRS T41 SENSE CIRCUIT
TCM - TRS T42 SENSE CIRCUIT
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
CAUTION: Remove the Starter Relay from the IPM. This will prevent the
vehicle from being started in gear.
Install Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333 and the FWD Adapter Cable kit,
Miller tool #8333-1.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIIIt, perform the Shift Lever Position Test with the Transmission
Simulator installed.
When the DRBIIItinstructs you to put the Gear Selector in a particular position,
you must do so using the Simulator tool. The LED for the gear position in question
must be illuminated prior to hitting9enter9on the DRBIIIt.
Did the test pass?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 6
NOTE: Disconnect the Transmission Simulator and reconnect all the har-
ness connectors.
5 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Transmission Range Sensor.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
6 Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the TRS Sense circuits C1 thru C4.
Move the shift lever thru all gear positions, pausing momentarily in each gear
position. Watch for one of the circuits to not change state.
Pick the one that did not change state.All
TRS T1 sense (C4)
Go To 7
TRS T3 sense (C3)
Go To 11
TRS T41 sense (C1)
Go To 15
TRS T42 sense (C2)
Go To 19
7 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the TRS T1 Sense circuit from the TCM harness connector
to the TRS harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the TRS T1 Sense circuit for an open.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 8
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P0705-CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL ÐContinued
Symptom:
P0715-INPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P0715-INPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR
When Monitored: The transmission gear ratio is monitored continuously while the
transmission is in gear.
Set Condition: If there is an excessive change in input RPM in any gear.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
INPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
SPEED SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
INPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
INPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
SPEED SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
INPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR
TCM - INPUT SPEED SENSOR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many Transmission problems. If
the fluid level is low locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the
fluid level per the Service Information.
NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid
false symptoms.
With the DRBIIIt, read the engine DTC's. Check and repair all engine DTC's prior
to performing Transmission Symptom Diagnostics.
With the DRBIIIt, read Transmission DTC's. Record all DTC's and 1 Trip Failures.
NOTE: Diagnose 1 Trip Failures as a fully matured DTC.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Repair as necessary.
Perform the Shift Lever Position Test. If the test does not pass, refer to Symptom test
for P0705 Check Shifter Signal.
For Gear Ratio DTC's, check and record all CVI's.
Most DTC's set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all
diagnostic monitors have run.
NOTE: Verify flash level of Transmission Control Module. Some problems
are corrected by software upgrades to the Transmission Control Module.
NOTE: Check for applicable TSB's related to the symptom.
Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.All
Continue
Go To 2
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2 Start the engine in park.
With the DRBIIIt, observe the Input Speed Sensor RPM.
Is the Input Speed Sensor Reading below 400 RPM?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 11
3 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
CAUTION: Remove the Starter Relay from the IPM. This will prevent the
vehicle from being started in gear.
Install Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333 and the FWD Adapter Cable kit,
Miller tool #8333-1.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Using the Transmission Simulator, set the rotary knob to the 3000/1250 position.
Turn the9Input/Output9switch to ON.
With the DRBIIIt, observe the Input RPM and Output RPM.
Does the Input speed read 3000 RPM and the Output speed read 1250 RPM +/-50
RPM?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Go To 5
NOTE: Disconnect the Transmission Simulator and reconnect all harness
connectors.
4 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Input Speed Sensor.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Disconnect the Input Speed Sensor harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the Input Speed Sensor Signal circuit from the TCM
harness connector to the Input Speed Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Input Speed Sensor Signal circuit for an open.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 6
6 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Disconnect the Input Speed Sensor harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the Speed Sensor Ground circuit from the TCM harness
connector to the Input Speed Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Speed Sensor Ground circuit for an open.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 7
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P0715-INPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR ÐContinued
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
7 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Disconnect the Input Speed Sensor harness connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Speed Sensor circuit.
Is the resistance Below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Input Speed Sensor Signal circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 8
8 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the Input Speed Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay from the IPM.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control
Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage of the Input Speed Sensor Signal circuit in the TCM harness
connector.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the Input Speed Sensor Signal circuit for a short to
voltage.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 9
9 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay from the IPM.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control
Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector in the IPM.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage of the Speed Sensor Ground circuit in the TCM harness
connector.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the Speed Sensor Ground circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 10
10 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the TCM. WITH THE DRBIIItPERFORM QUICK
LEARN AND REPROGRAM PINION FACTOR.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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P0715-INPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR ÐContinued
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
11 The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this
circuit.
Wiggle the wiring while checking for shorts and open circuits.
Were there any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Test Complete.
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P0715-INPUT SPEED SENSOR ERROR ÐContinued