Diagnostic Test

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When Monitored:

Ignition on, the engine running.

Set Condition:

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set if the monitored Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit is greater than 200° C (392° F) for more than 500 ms.

Possible Causes
(T819) TORQUE CONVERTER OUT OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(T819) TORQUE CONVERTER OUT OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO (T820) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
TORQUE CONVERTER OUT OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)

Always perform the AS68RC Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to Standard Procedure .

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 (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
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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.
  - Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go To 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
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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.
  - Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go To 4.

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
10° C (50° F)	6400 Ohms
110° C (230° F)	200 Ohms
145° C (293° F)	100 Ohms

Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Reconnect the Torque Converter Out Oil Temperature sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the TCM C2 and C3 harness connector.
NOTE:
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
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.
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.
- Perform AS68RC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
No
- 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.