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SWITCH-TOW/HAUL OVERDRIVE
DESCRIPTION
The tow/haul overdrive OFF (control) switch is located
in the shift lever arm. The switch is a momentary con-
tact device that signals the PCM to toggle current sta-
tus of the overdrive function.
OPERATION
At key-on, overdrive operation is allowed. Pressing the switch once causes the tow/haul overdrive OFF mode to be
entered and the Tow/Haul lamp to be illuminated. Pressing the switch a second time causes normal overdrive oper-
ationtoberestoredandthetow/haullamptobeturnedoff.Thetow/hauloverdrive OFF mode defaults to ON after
the ignition switch is cycled OFF and ON. The normal position for the control switch is the ON position. The switch
must be in this position to energize the solenoid and allow a 3-4 upshift. The control switch indicator light illuminates
only when the tow/haul overdrive switch is turned to the OFF position, or when illuminated by the transmission
control module.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERDRIVE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
The tow/haul overdrive off switch, valve body solenoid, case connectors and related wiring can all be tested with a
12 volt test lamp or a volt/ohmmeter. Check continuity of each component when diagnosis indicates this is neces-
sary.
Switch and solenoid continuity shouldbe checked whenever the transmission fails to shift into fourth gear range.
REMOVAL
1. Using a plastic trim tool, remove the tow/haul over-
drive off switch retainer (2) from the shift lever (1).
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2. Pull the switch (2) outwards to release it from the
connector in the lever (1)
INSTALLATION
NOTE: There is enough slack in the wire to pull out the connector from the lever.
1. Pull the connector (2) out of the lever (1) just
enough to grasp it.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the pins on the
tow/haul overdrive off switch. Use care when
installing the switch, as it is not indexed, and can
be accidentally installed incorrectly.
2. Install the tow/haul overdrive off switch (3) into the
connector (2)
3. Push the tow/haul overdrive off switch (3) and wir-
ing into the shift lever (1).
4. Install the tow/haul overdrive off switch retainer
onto the shift lever.
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SENSOR-TRANSMISSION RANGE
DESCRIPTION
The Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) has 3 primary
functions:
Provide a PARK/NEUTRAL start signal to the
engine controller and the starter relay.
Turn the Back-up lamps on when the transmis-
sion is in REVERSE and the engine (ignition) is
on.
Provide a transmission range signal to the instru-
ment cluster.
The sensor is mounted in the transmission housing
near the valve body, just above the pan rail. It’s in the
same position as the Park/Neutral switch on other
transmissions. The TRS contacts a cammed surface
on the manual valve lever. The cammed surface trans-
lates the rotational motion of the manual lever into the
linear motion of the sensor. The cammed surface on
the manual lever is comprised of two parts controlling
the TRS signal: The insulator portion contacts the
switch poppet when the manual lever is not in PARK
or NEUTRAL. The manual lever itself contacts the
poppet when the lever is in PARK or NEUTRAL; pro-
viding a ground for the signal from the starter relay
and the appropriate engine controller.
OPERATION
As the switch moves through its linear motion contacts
slide across a circuit board which changes the resis-
tance between the range sensing pins of the switch. A
power supply on the instrument cluster provides a reg-
ulated voltage signal to the switch. The return signal is
decoded by the cluster, which then controls the
PRNDL display to correspond with the correct trans-
mission range. A bus message of transmission range
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is also sent by the cluster. In REVERSE range a second contact set closes thecircuit providing power to the
reverse lamps.
Indicated Gear Position Transmission
StatusColumn Shifter
Position
Mechanical State Electronic Display
(Ignition Unlocked)Electronic Display
(Ignition On)
P P P Vehicle is in PARK
with the pawl
engaged.In the PARK gate.
R The PARK pawl is
disengaged and the
vehicle is free to
roll, but REVERSE
is not engaged.Between the PARK
and REVERSE
gates.
R R R The transmission is
hydraulically in
REVERSE.In the REVERSE
gate.
N The transmission is
transitioning
between REVERSE
and NEUTRAL.Between the
REVERSE and
NEUTRAL gates.
N N N The vehicle is in
NEUTRAL.In the NEUTRAL
gate.
N The transmission is
transitioning
between NEUTRAL
and DRIVE, but is
not in DRIVE.Between the
NEUTRAL and
DRIVE gates.
D D D The transmission is
hydraulically in
DRIVE.In the DRIVE gate,
2 2 2 The transmission is
hydraulically in
Manual SECOND.In the SECOND
gate.
1 1 1 The transmission is
hydraulically in
Manual FIRST.In the FIRST gate.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS)
NOTE: For all circuit identification in the following steps, Refer to the appropriate Wiring Information.
1. Raise vehicle on suitable hoist.
2. Disconnect the vehicle’s shift cable from the manual lever.
3. With the manual lever in the PARK position (the PARK position is with the manual lever moved to the full rear-
ward position), measure the resistance between the Park/Neutral PositionSensepinoftheTRSandthetrans-
mission case. The resistance should be less than 5 ohms.
4. With the manual lever in the NEUTRAL position (the NEUTRAL position is with the manual lever moved two
detents forward of the full rearward position), measure the resistance between the Park/Neutral Position Sense
pin of the TRS and the transmission case. The resistance should be less than5ohms.
5. If the resistance is greater than 5 ohms in either of the previous steps, check for a dirty contact between the tip
of the TRS rod and the valve body manual lever. If the contact is OK, replace the TRS.
6. With the manual lever in the REVERSE position (the REVERSE position is with the manual lever moved one
detent forward of the full rearward position), measure the resistance between the Fused Ignition Switch Output
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and the Back-up Lamp feed pins of the TRS. The resistance should be less than5 ohms. If the resistance is
greater than 5 ohms, replace the TRS.
7. With the manual lever in the PARK position (the PARK position is with the manual lever moved to the full rear-
ward position), measure the resistance between the Transmission Range Sensor MUX and the Transmission
Range Sensor 5V Supply pins of the TRS. The resistance should be 522.2 ohms.If the resistance is not correct,
replace the TRS.
8. With the manual lever in the REVERSE position (the REVERSE position is with the manual lever moved one
detent forward of the full rearward position), measure the resistance between the Transmission Range Sensor
MUX and the Transmission Range Sensor 5V Supply pins of the TRS. The resistance should be 206.2 ohms. If
the resistance is not correct, replace the TRS.
9. With the manual lever in the NEUTRAL position (the NEUTRAL position is with the manual lever moved two
detents forward of the full rearward position), measure the resistance between the Transmission Range Sensor
MUX and the Transmission Range Sensor 5V Supply pins of the TRS. The resistance should be 108.6 ohms. If
the resistance is not correct, replace the TRS.
10. With the manual lever in the DRIVE position (the DRIVE position is with the manual lever moved three detents
forward of the full rearward position), measure the resistance between the Transmission Range Sensor MUX
and the Transmission Range Sensor 5V Supply pins of the TRS. The resistanceshould be 59.9 ohms. If the
resistance is not correct, replace the TRS.
11. With the manual lever in the SECOND position (the SECOND position is with the manual lever moved one
detent rearward of the full forward position), measure the resistance between the Transmission Range Sensor
MUX and the Back-up Lamp feed pins of the TRS. The resistance should be 31.9 ohms. If the resistance is not
correct, replace the TRS.
12. With the manual lever in the LOW position (the LOW position is with the manual lever moved to the full forward
position), measure the resistance between the Transmission Range SensorMUX and the Back-up Lamp feed
pins of the TRS. The resistance should be 13.7 ohms. If the resistance is notcorrect, replace the TRS.
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and position drain pan under the
transmission range sensor (TRS).
2. Move the transmission manual lever to the manual
LOW position. The manual LOW position is with
the manual lever in the forward-most detent.
3. Disengage the wiring connector from the TRS.
4. Remove the two screws holding the TRS to the
TRS mounting bracket.
5. Remove the TRS (3) from the TRS mounting
bracket by pulling it straight out of the bracket.
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6. If necessary, loosen the TRS mounting bracket (2)
in the transmission case using Adapter 8581 (3).
7. If necessary, remove the TRS mounting bracket (2)
from the transmission case.
INSTALLATION
1. Move the transmission manual shaft lever to the
manual LOW position.
2. If necessary, install the TRS mounting bracket (2)
into the transmission case. Using Adapter 8581 (3),
tighten the mounting bracket to 34 Nꞏm (300
in.lbs.).
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3. Install the TRS (3) into the mounting bracket (2)
with the wiring connector facing the front of the
transmission.
4. Install the two screws to hold the TRS to the
mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 5 Nꞏm (45
in.lbs.).
5. Verify proper sensor operation (1-4).
6. Move the transmission manual shaft lever to the
PARK position.
7. Connect TRS wiring connector to the TRS and
lower vehicle.
8. Refill the transmission fluid to the correct level.
1 - NEUTRAL CONTACT
2 - MANUAL LEVER AND SENSOR PLUNGER IN REVERSE
POSITION
3 - PARK CONTACT
4 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
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SENSOR-TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE
DESCRIPTION
Transmission fluid temperature readings are supplied
to the transmission control module by the thermistor.
The temperature readings are used to control engage-
ment of the fourth gear overdrive clutch, the converter
clutch, and governor pressure. Normal resistance
value for the thermistor at room temperature is
approximately 2000 ohms.
The thermistor is part of the governor pressure sensor
assembly (2) and is immersed in transmission fluid at
all times.
OPERATION
The PCM prevents engagement of the converter clutch and overdrive clutch,when fluid temperature is below
approximately 10°C (50°F).
If fluid temperature exceeds 126°C (260°F), the PCM causes a 4-3 downshiftand engage the converter clutch.
Engagement is according to the third gear converter clutch engagement schedule.
The Tow/Haul lamp in the instrument panel illuminates when the shift back to third occurs. The transmission will not
allow fourth gear operation until fluid temperature decreases to approximately 110°C (230°F).