Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
CHECK THE (T54) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the TCM C2 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid Assembly C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance above 100k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  No
  - Repair the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (T54) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (T820) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Checking Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Sensor Ground Circuit
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1. Disconnect the TCM C3 harness connectors.
2. Measure the resistance between the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit and (T820) Sensor Ground circuit in the Transmission Solenoid Assembly C1 harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 100k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the (T820) Sensor Ground circuit.
  - Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .

CHECK THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Fig 3: Checking Transmission Temperature Sensor

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TYPICAL VALUES FOR TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TEMPERATURE	APPROXIMATE OHM
-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

Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Reconnect the Transmission Solenoid harness connector.
Disconnect the TCM C3 harness connector.
NOTE:
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary
Measure the resistance of the Transmission Temperature Sensor between the (T54) Transmission Temperature Signal circuit and the (T820) Sensor Ground circuit in the TCM C3 harness connector.
Using the chart at 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
- 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.
No
- Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and inspect the internal Transmission harness, pins, terminals, and connectors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. If no problems are found, replace the Transmission Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .

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.
  - Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Test Complete.