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Output signals
Hard wired
• Item 8: PCM– Start inhibitor. Supplies the PCM with a signalthat indicates whether the engine can be
started or not.
• Item 9: Selector lever module (select-shift module)
– Controls the solenoid switch in the selectorlever unit.
• Position 10: PWM solenoid valve – shift pressure (SLS)
– Matches the line pressure to a shift pressureand is activated for certain gears.
• Position 11: PWM solenoid valve – main line pressure (SLT)
– Adjusts the linear line pressure for gearchanges without jolts.
• Position 12: PWM- solenoid valve – TCC (SLU) – Matches the line pressure to a torqueconverter lock-up pressure. Is also used for
certain gearshifts.
• Items 13 - 17: Shift solenoids S1 – S5 – The TCM checks which gear is engaged asthe solenoids become active in different
patterns.
Via the LIN data bus
• Item 7: Selector lever module (select-shift module)
– The TCM transmits a signal to the selectorlever module which activates the LED (light
emitting diode) in the selector mechanism
assembly according to the selector lever
position. Via the CAN data bus
• Item 2: GEM
– The selector lever module transmits a signalvia the TCM, which indicates that the selector
lever is locked in position P. The GEM uses
this information to control the ignition switch
key inhibit function.
– The TCM transmits a signal via the GEM to activate the back-up lamps.
• Item 3: Instrument Cluster – Current selector lever position. Used toindicate the selector lever position in the
instrument cluster.
– Check the warning lamps via the GEM. In the event of a fault, the general warning lamp
lights.
– Text messages in the instrument cluster via the GEM. The driver receives various
malfunction messages from the TCM.
– The TCM transmits signals on the CAN data bus to the PCM so that the MIL lights up in
the event of emissions-related faults.
• Item 4: PCM – Transmission fluid temperature, used tocompensate for increased loads at low fluid
temperatures.
– Gear selected, used by the engine so that it can compensate for different loads.
– Torque converter lockup, used by the engine so that it can compensate for different loads.
– Next gear planned by the TCM, used by the engine to compensate for different loads.
– Requirement for a reduced engine torque during gear shifts, the engine reduces the
engine torque during gear shifts.
– Torque limiting requirement, the engine limits the engine torque according to the gear
engaged.
• Item 5: ABS module – Current gear, used to transmit a signal, notfor shift control.
– Vehicle speed, used as reserve.
Control valve assembly
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Consequences of signal failure
E125799
34
2
1
Description
Item
The TSS sensor
1
TCM connector 'B'
2
• Emergency mode 1
• Torque limitation is activated in order to protect the transaxle components from damage.
• The engine speed serves as a substitute value.
• When the engine is restarted (ignition switched off for approx. 15 seconds), the transaxle is no
longer in limp home mode. There is no longer
a fault indication on the instrument cluster, and
the MIL is off. However, the fault remains stored
in the TCM. If the fault is still present, limp home
mode is reactivated.
The OSS sensor
E112329
The OSS sensor is located at the rear of the
transmission casing. It supplies signals about the
transaxle output speed to the TCM.
Function
E89083
3
2
1
Description
Item
Signal voltage
1
Signal frequency
2
Transmission input shaft speed
3
The OSS sensor is a Hall sensor. The OSS sensor
generates a square-wave signal, the frequency of
which varies depending upon the speed of the
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transaxle output shaft. The frequency of the
square-wave signal increases with the speed of
the transmission output shaft.
The OSS sensor picks up the speed at the gear of
the parking lock.
The TCM uses the information from the OSS
sensor for the following parameters:
• Calculation of the degree of torque reductionthat needs to be requested by the PCM during
shifting.
• Calculation of the shift points.
• Calculation of the engaging and disengaging point for the TCC (lock-up function).
• Calculation of the current gear ratios by comparison of the TSS sensor signal.
Consequences of signal failure
E125800
1 2
2
1
Description
Item
The OSS sensor
1
TCM connector 'B'
2 • The torque converter lockup and adaptation
functions are deactivated.
• The wheel speed signal is transmitted by the ABS to the TCM via the HS-CAN data bus. This
signal serves as a substitute value.
• When the engine is restarted (ignition switched off for approx. 15 seconds), the transaxle is no
longer in limp home mode. There is no longer
a fault indication on the instrument cluster, and
the MIL is off. However, the fault remains stored
in the TCM. If the fault is still present, limp home
mode is reactivated.
The TFT sensor
E125802
The TFT sensor is located in the valve body and
is an integral component of the internal transaxle
wiring harness.
Function
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E89089
10000100
50 0 150
1
2
Description
Item
Resistance (Ohms)
1
Temperature (°C)
2
The sensor is an NTC (negative temperature
coefficient) (negative temperature coefficient)
sensor. The voltage supply is 5 V. The transmission
fluid temperature is detected by measuring the
voltage drop across the NTC resistor.
The TCM uses the transmission fluid temperature
information for the following calculations:
• Transaxle shift points
• If the transmission fluid temperatures are too high, slip lock-up of the TCC is prevented.
Consequences of signal failure
88
E125803
1
2
Description
Item
The TFT sensor
1
TCM connector 'C'
2
• No activation of TCC slip lock-up mode.
• No activation of TCC full lock-up mode.
• The MIL is activated.
• When the engine is restarted (ignition switched off for approx. 15 seconds), the transaxle is no
longer in limp home mode. There is no longer
a fault indication on the instrument cluster, and
the MIL is off. However, the fault remains stored
in the TCM. If the fault is still present, limp home
mode is reactivated.
• If the sensor fails, a temperature substitute value of 30 °C (86 °F) is initially assumed. After 15
minutes driving, the substitute value is raised
t o 111 ° C .
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The TR sensor
E125819
The TR sensor and the TCM form one unit. This
unit is located at the top of the transmission casing,
on the gear linkage.
Function
The TR sensor has three separate functions:
• Transmit a signal to the TCM about the selectedtransmission range.
• To transmit the signal to switch on the reversing lamps to the GEM when the selector lever is in
the 'R' position.
• To transmit the start enable signal to the PCM when the selector lever is in the 'P' or 'N'
position.
The TR sensor contains a permanent magnet and
a linear Hall detector. It produces a signal voltage
between 0 and 5 V. This signal voltage
corresponds to the selector lever position currently
chosen.
Voltage values for the different gears:
• P approximately 0.65 V
• R approximately 1.64 V
• N approximately 2.12 V
• D approximately 2.49 V
Consequences of signal failure
If the TR sensor fails, the MIL is activated and the
vehicle can be driven in emergency mode 4. The
vehicle can no longer be started for safety reasons
after the ignition is switched off because the TCM
does not detect the current transmission range.
If a shift solenoid valve fails, the MIL is activated
and the vehicle can be driven in the appropriate
emergency mode.
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Transmission Fluid Level Check
General EquipmentFord Diagnostic Equipment
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C924-A / 4U7J-
M2C924-AA
Automatic Transmission
Oil E-AW
Inspection
1.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00
General Information, Description and
Operation).
2. Connect the Ford diagnostic equipment.
General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment
3. Make sure that the transmission is not in
emergency operation mode.
4. Make sure that the transmission fluid
temperature is between 70° and 80°C.
General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment
80
70
E114667
5. WARNING: Make sure that the brake pedal and parking brake are fully applied
during the test.
Start and run the engine at idle. 6.
E114668
7. NOTE:
Make sure that the selector lever and
the gearshift mechanism are in the park (P)
position.
8. Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
9.
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24. CAUTION: Make sure that all openingsare sealed.
E114759
25.
E114760
26. CAUTION: Take extra care not todamage the seal.
Use a suitable clear plastic tube.
General Equipment: Fluid Container
E114761
27.Material: Automatic Transmission Oil E-AW
(WSS-M2C924-A / 4U7J-M2C924-AA)
transmission fluid
E114762
2l
28. N O T E : Make sure that the selector lever and
the gearshift mechanism are in the park (P)
position.
29. Start and run the engine at idle.
30. Switch off the engine, if bubbles are visible in
the clear plastic tube.
E114807
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31.Material: Automatic Transmission Oil E-AW
(WSS-M2C924-A / 4U7J-M2C924-AA)
transmission fluid
E114762
2l
32. Start and run the engine at idle.
33. Switch off the engine, if bubbles are visible in
the clear plastic tube.
E114807
34.
E114759
35.Material: Automatic Transmission Oil E-AW
(WSS-M2C924-A / 4U7J-M2C924-AA)
transmission fluid
E114992
36.
E114993
37. Start and run the engine at idle.
38. CAUTION: Use lint free cloth.
E114934
30
20
39. Switch off the engine.
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