Intermittent Condition Testing

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If possible, determine which of the position sensor circuits have the intermittent condition by reviewing the Diagnostic Fault Information table. For example, DTCs P0C57 and P0C52 only set for a short to ground condition on either the S1 or S3 circuit.
Using the Position Sensor Specification table listed below, monitor the position sensor circuits at PIM X1 connector while manipulating the applicable harness and connectors.
- If any of the circuits are not within specification, repair the harness or terminal as required. If a harness repair is indicated and external harness damage is not evident, the most likely location for internal wire damage is near the harness clamping locations.
Disconnect transmission connectors and inspect for the following:
- Proper terminal contact
- Proper terminal retention in the connector
- Foreign material or moisture
- Repair, replace or clean the connector as appropriate.
Reconnect all connectors and test drive the vehicle.
- If the DTC sets, replace the position 2 sensor and retest for DTCs. If the DTC sets, replace the PIM.

Position Sensor Specification

When Testing at PIM X1 56-way Connector/Terminal	When Testing at Transmission Connector/Terminal	Minimum Resistance	Maximum Resistance
48-49	X180/1-2	14.2 ohms	21.3 ohms
46-47	X179/1-2	36.3 ohms	54.5 ohms
44-45	X179/3-4	34.4 ohms	51.7 ohms
45-49	X179/3-X180/2	Over 1 M ohm	-
47-49	X179/2-X180/2	Over 1 M ohm	-
45-47	X179/3-X179/2	Over 1 M ohm	-

PIM to Transmission Terminal Reference

PIM Connector X1 56-Way Connector/Terminal	Transmission Terminal	Minimum Resistance	Maximum Resistance
Harness Continuity Test
49	X180/2	-	less than 1 ohm
48	X180/1	-	less than 1 ohm
47	X179/2	-	less than 1 ohm
46	X179/1	-	less than 1 ohm
45	X179/3	-	less than 1 ohm
44	X179/4	-	less than 1 ohm