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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read Transmission Control Module (TCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
    2. Record the Event Data and Environmental Data.
    3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    4. Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    5. With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. CHECK (T819) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPERATION 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the Transmission Valve Body and disconnect the Transmission Temperature Sensor harness connector. Refer to VALVE BODY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (T819) Transmission Temperature Signal circuit.

      Is the voltage above 4.8 volts?

      Yes 

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      No 

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  3. CHECK (T819) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TCM harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (T819) Transmission Temperature Signal circuit at the TCM harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (T819) Transmission Temperature Signal circuit?

      Yes 

      No 

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  4. VERIFY TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE / TEMPERATURE CORRELATION 
    1. Measure the resistance of the Transmission Temperature Sensor between the (T819) Transmission Temperature Signal terminal and the (T23) Sensor Ground terminal.
      TYPICAL VALUES FOR TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
      TEMPERATURE  APPROXIMATE RESISTANCE 
      -30°C (-22°F) 44000 Ohms ± 6600
      10°C (50°F) 6455 Ohms ± 645
      110°C (230°F) 247 Ohms ± 16
      145°C (293°F) 111 Ohms ± 6
    2. Using the chart above, compare the Temperature Sensor temperature to the correlating resistance value.

      Is the resistance within the specified range when the sensor is at the given temperature?

      Yes 

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      No 

  5. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all TCM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Reconnect all TCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No