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PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT)
SENSOR
Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Refer to the Transmission Connector Layouts preceding these pinpoint tests. B1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
z
Check to make sure the transmission harness
connector is fully seated, pins are fully engaged in
connector and in good condition before proceeding.
z Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Key in ON position.
z Select Diagnostic Data Link.
z Select PCM.
z Select PID/Data Monitor and Record.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool: PIDs; TFT, TFTV.
z Does the vehicle enter PID/Data Monitor and
Record? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
REPEAT procedure to enter PID. If
vehicle did not enter PID, REFER
to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for diagnosis of
PCM. B2 WARM-
UP/COOL-DOWN CYCLE z
While monitoring the TFT PIDs, carry out the
following test: If transmission is cold, run transmission
to warm it up. If transmission is warm, allow
transmission to cool down.
z Do the TFT PIDs increase as the transmission is
warmed up or decrease as the transmission is
cooled or does the TFT or TFTV drop in and out
of range? Yes
If the TFT PIDs increase as the
transmission is warmed or
decrease as the transmission is
cooled, CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD
TEST to verify if concern is still
present. If concern is still present,
REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom in this section to diagnose
transmission overheating.
If the TFT or TFTV drop in and out
of range, INSPECT for intermittent
concern in the internal/external
harness, sensor or connector.
No
GO to
B3 .
B3 ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CHECK
z
Key in ON position.
z Remove transmission fluid pan.
z Visually inspect the lead frame and connectors for
damage.
z Measure the voltage with the positive lead to positive
TFT at sensor pin and negative lead to a good
ground. Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
CHECK for open or short circuit in
vehicle harness, internal harness
or a PCM concern. Klj . 8 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR z
Is the voltage present? B4 CHECK RESISTANCE OF TFT SENSOR
z
Disconnect: Transmission Harness .
z Measure the resistance between the positive TFT
and negative TFT pins at transmission connector,
using the following:
z Is the resistance correct? Transmission Fluid Temperature °C °F Resistance (Ohms)
-40 to -
20 -
40 to - 4 967K - 284K
-
19 to - 1 -3 - 31 284K - 100K
0 - 20 32 - 68 100K -
37K 21 - 40 69 -
104 37K - 16K
41 - 70 105 - 158 16K - 5K
71 - 90 159 - 194 5K -
2.7K 91 - 110 195 - 230 2.7K - 1.5K
111 - 130 231 - 266 1.5K - 0.8K
131 - 150 267 - 302 0.8K -
0.54K Yes
REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom in this section to diagnose an
overheating concern.
No
INSTALL a new internal harness
(sensor is part of harness).
Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Refer to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector illustration preceding
these pinpoint tests. NOTE:
Refer to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Diagnosis Chart preceding these
pinpoint tests. Klj . 9 ba
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PINPOINT TEST D: ELECTRICAL PRESSURE CONTROL (EPC)
SOLENOID z
Are all the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? C10 CHECK THE NON-
PCM INTERNAL CIRCUITS OF
SENSOR z
Connect: TRS- E Cable to Transmission.
z Connect: TRS- E Cable to Digital TR Sensor.
z Place the Digital TR Overlay onto Transmission Tester.
z Carry out Switch Test as instructed on the Digital TR
Overlay.
z Does the status lamp on the tester indicate RED for
the correct gear position? Yes
Concern is not in the digital TR
sensor. For starting system
concerns, REFER to
Section 303 - 06 . For reversing lamp
concerns, REFER to Section 417 - 01 . For optional circuits,
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for diagnosis.
No
INSTALL a new digital TR
sensor. CLEAR DTCs.
REPEAT OBD Tests. Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Refer to the Transmission Internal Harness illustration preceding these pinpoint tests. NOTE:
Read and record all DTCs. All digital TR Sensor and VSS DTCs must be repaired before
entering Output State Control (OSC). D1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
z
Key in OFF position.
z Select PARK.
z Check to make sure the transmission harness connector
is fully seated, pins are fully engaged in the connector and
in good condition before proceeding.
z Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Diagnostic Data Link.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
PCM.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Active Command Modes.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Output State Control (OSC).
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Trans- Bench Mode.
z Does the vehicle enter the Trans- Bench Mode? Yes
GO to
D2 .
No
REPEAT procedure to
ENTER Trans-Bench Mode. If
vehicle did not enter OSC,
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for diagnosis
of PCM. Klj . 17 ba
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PINPOINT TEST E: OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS
Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Refer to the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Harness Connector illustration preceding
these pinpoint tests. E1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
z
Check to make sure the transmission harness
connector is fully seated, pins are fully engaged in
connector and in good condition before proceeding.
z Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool: Diagnostic Data Link.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool: PCM.
z Select PID/Data Monitor and Record.
z Select the PID OSS.
z Does vehicle enter PID/Data Monitor and Record? Yes
GO to
E2 .
No
REPEAT procedure to ENTER
PID. If vehicle did not enter PID,
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for diagnosis of
PCM. E2 DRIVE CYCLE TEST
z
While monitoring the OSS Speed PID, drive the
vehicle so that the transmission upshifts and
downshifts through all gears.
z Does the OSS Speed PID increase and decrease
with engine and vehicle speed? Yes
CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD TEST to
verify if concern is still present. If
concern is still present, REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom
in this
section.
No
If the OSS Speed PID does not
increase and decrease with
engine and vehicle speed,
INSPECT for open or short in
vehicle harness, sensor, a PCM
concern, or internal hardware
concern.
If the sensor signal is erratic,
INSPECT for intermittent concern
in the internal/external harness,
sensor, or connector.
If the sensor signal is steady, GO
to E3 .
E3 CHECK RESISTANCE OF OSS SENSOR
z
Disconnect the vehicle harness connector from the
OSS sensor.
z Measure the resistance between the OSS sensor pins. Yes
REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom for concern diagnosis.
No
INSTALL a new OSS sensor. Klj . 20 ba
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PINPOINT TEST F: SOLENOID MECHANICAL FAILURE z
Record the resistance.
z Is the resistance within specification? Sensor Resistance (ohms) Temperature
OSS 791 to 1,795 -
40°C to 160°C
(-40°F to 320°F) Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Repair all other DTCs before repairing the following DTCs: P1714, P1715, P1740. F1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS
z
Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Carry out KOEO test.
z Are only DTCs P1714, P1715,
P1740 present? Yes
REPAIR the other DTCs first. CLEAR DTCs and CARRY
OUT Transmission Drive Cycle Test. REPEAT Quick
Test.
No
INSTALL a new solenoid and or body. REFER to the
Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts
in this section for code
description. GO to F2 .
F2 TRANSMISSION DRIVE CYCLE
TEST z
Carry out transmission drive
cycle test.
z Carry out On- Board Diagnostic
Test.
z Does the vehicle upshift and
downshift OK? Yes
GO to
F3 .
No
REFER to Diagnosis By Symptom in this section to
diagnose shift concerns. F3 RETRIEVE DTCS
z
Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Carry out KOEO test until
continuous DTCs have been
displayed.
z Are DTCs P1714, P1715,
P1740 still present? Yes
INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to
Section 303 - 14 .
ROAD TEST and REPEAT Quick Test.
No
Testing completed. If a concern still exists, REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom in this section for concern
diagnosis. Klj . 21 ba
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EPC readings will vary due to EEC strategy. These values are approximate pressures. Actual clutch
apply pressures should be within 69- 103 kPa (10-15 psi) of line pressure. For additional information on
testing, refer to the Clutch Pressure Test in this section.
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. If line pressure is not within specification, check EPC pressure.
4. Connect pressure gauge to EPC pressure tap.
5. Start engine and check EPC pressure. Use the line pressure chart for specifications.
6. If EPC pressure is not within specification, Go To Pinpoint Test E to diagnose EPC operation. If
EPC operation is OK, see the line pressure diagnosis chart for line pressure concern causes. (25-
35 psi) 95 psi) 85 psi) psi)
2 103-
241 kPa
(15-25 psi) 413-
544 kPa (60-
79 psi) 344-
482 kPa (50-
70 psi) 379-
517 kPa (55- 75
psi) 0-
34 kPa (0- 5
psi) 3 172-
241 kPa
(25-35 psi) 517-
655 kPa (75-
95 psi) 372-
579 kPa (54-
84 psi) 482-
613 kPa (70- 89
psi) 379-
586 kPa
(55-85 psi) 4 241-
310 kPa
(35-45 psi) 620-
758 kPa (90-
110 psi) 0-
34 kPa (0-5
psi) 586-
730 kPa (85-
105 psi) 551-689 kPa
(80-100 psi)
Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart Test Results Possible Source
High At Idle —
In All
Positions ·
Wiring Harnesses ·
Run Quick Test. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual. ·
EPC Solenoid ·
Main Regulator Valve Low At Idle —
In All
Positions ·
Low Fluid Level ·
Control Bodies ·
Leakage in Pump ·
Damaged Gaskets on Separator Valve ·
Damaged Separator Plate ·
Restricted Inlet Filter ·
Case Bolts ·
Loose Main Control Valve Body ·
EPC Solenoid O- Ring ·
EPC Solenoid Bracket ·
Case ·
Sticking Main Regulator Valve ·
Damaged Inlet Tube Seal on Inlet Filter Low In Park Only ·
Valve Body ·
Low/Reverse Servo Low In Reverse Only ·
Separator Plate ·
Low/Reverse Servo or Valve Bodies Klj . 3 ba
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Fluid Leakage in Torque Converter Area
In diagnosing and correcting fluid leaks in the front pump support and gear and torque converter area,
use the following procedures to locate the exact cause of the leakage. Leakage at the front of
transmission, as evidenced by fluid around the torque converter housing, may have several sources.
By careful observation it is possible, in many instances, to pinpoint the source of leak before removing
the transmission from the vehicle. The paths which the fluid takes to reach the bottom of the torque
converter housing are shown in the illustration. The five steps following correspond with the numbers
in the illustration.
1. Fluid leaking by the front pump seal lip will tend to move along the impeller hub and onto the back of the impeller housing. Except in the case of a total seal failure, fluid leakage by the lip of
the seal will be deposited on the inside of the torque converter housing only, near the outside
diameter of the housing.
2. Fluid leakage by the outside diameter of the front pump seal and front pump body will follow the same path that leaks by the inside diameter of the front pump seal follow.
3. Fluid that leaks by a front pump to case bolt or pump gasket will be deposited on the inside of the torque converter housing only. Fluid will not be deposited on the back of the torque
converter.
4. Fluid leakage from the converter drain plug, (model dependent) converter seal weld or converter to flexplate stud weld will appear at the outside diameter of the torque converter on the back
face of the flexplate and in the converter housing only near the flexplate. Fluid leaks from the
torque converter will leave a ring of fluid around the inside of the torque converter housing.
5. NOTE: White facial tissue paper may aid in determining the color (red is transmission fluid) and
source of the leaking fluid.
Engine oil leaks are sometimes incorrectly diagnosed as transmission pump gasket leaks. The 22 7D273 Fluid tube connector
23 87650-S2 Converter drain plug Klj . 3 ba
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following areas of possible leakage should also be checked to determine if engine oil leakage is
causing the concern.
a. Leakage at the engine valve cover gasket may allow oil to flow over the torque converter housing or seep down between the torque converter housing and cylinder block causing oil to
be present in or at the bottom of the torque converter housing.
b. Oil galley plug leaks will allow oil to flow down the rear face of the cylinder block to the bottom of the torque converter housing.
c. Leakage at the crankshaft rear oil seal will work back to the flexplate, and then into the torque converter housing.
d. Leakage at engine oil pressure sensor.
Leak Check Test 1. Remove the fluid level indicator and note the color of the fluid. Original factory fill fluid is dyed red to aid in determining if leakage is from the engine or transmission. Unless a considerable
amount of makeup fluid has been added or the fluid has been changed, the red color should
assist in pinpointing the leak.
2. Remove the torque converter housing cover. Clean off any fluid from the top and bottom of the torque converter housing, front of the case and rear face of the engine and oil pan. Clean the
torque converter area by washing with a suitable nonflammable solvent and blow dry with
compressed air.
3. Wash out the torque converter housing, the front of the flexplate and the converter drain plugs. The torque converter housing may be washed out using cleaning solvent and a squirt- type oil
can. Blow all washed areas dry with compressed air.
4. Start and run the engine until the transmission reaches its normal operating temperature. Observe the back of the cylinder block and top of the torque converter housing for evidence of
fluid leakage. Raise the vehicle on a hoist; refer to Section 100 - 02 and run the engine at fast
idle, then at engine idle, occasionally shifting to the Overdrive and Reverse ranges to increase
pressure within the transmission. Observe the front of the flexplate, back of the cylinder block
(in as far as possible), and inside the torque converter housing and front of the case. Run the
engine until fluid leakage is evident and the probable source of leakage can be determined.
Leak Check Test With Black Light Used With 12 Volt Master UV Diagnostic Inspection Kit
Oil soluble aniline or fluorescent dyes premixed at the rate of 2.5ml (1/2 teaspoon) of dye powder to
0.235L (1/2 pint) of transmission fluid have proved helpful in locating the source of fluid leakage. Such
dyes may be used to determine whether an engine oil or transmission fluid leak is present, or if the
fluid in the fluid cooler leaks into the engine cooling system. A black light must be used with the
fluorescent dye solution. Klj . 4 ba
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