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Diagnostic Test

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When Monitored:

Set Condition:



  1. CHECK IF DTC IS CURRENT 
    1. Using the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.
    2. Record the Environmental Data and any DTCs.
    3. Clear DTCs.
    4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    5. Read TCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  2. CHECK THE (T819) TORQUE CONVERTER OUT OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Checking Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Ground
    GC0111628Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the TCM C2 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature sensor harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T819) Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Signal circuit.

      Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (T819) Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. CHECK THE (T819) TORQUE CONVERTER OUT OIL TEMPERATURE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (T820) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 2: Checking Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Signal Circuit For A Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0111629Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Disconnect the TCM C3 harness connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between the (T819) Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Signal circuit and (T820) Sensor Ground circuit in the Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (T819) Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Signal circuit for a short to the (T820) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. CHECK THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    Fig 3: Checking Transmission Temperature Sensor And Circuits
    GC0111627Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    TYPICAL VALUES FOR TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    TEMPERATURE  APPROXIMATE OHM 
    -30° C (-22° F) 44000 Ohms
    10° C (50° F) 6400 Ohms
    110° C (230° F) 200 Ohms
    145° C (293° F) 100 Ohms
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Reconnect the Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the TCM C2 and C3 harness connector.
      NOTE:

      Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

    4. Measure the resistance of the Transmission Temperature Sensor between the (T819) Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Signal circuit in the TCM C2 harness connector and the (T820) Sensor Ground circuit in the TCM C3 harness connector.
    5. Using the chart at the chart above, compare the Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature Sensor temperature to the correlating resistance value.

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

      Yes 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) pins, terminals, and connectors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the TCM in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Replace the Transmission Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST.
  5. CHECK WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
    4. Check for any Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  and perform the AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Test Complete.