Pinpoint Test C: Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector illustration and Digital Transmission Range TR) Sensor Diagnosis Chart preceding these pinpoint tests.
- C1 VERIFY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- Key in OFF position.
- Select PARK.
- Carry out on-board diagnostic test.
- Are only DTC codes P0705, P0708 present?
- Yes : GO to C4.
- No : GO to C2.
- C2 VERIFY DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR ALIGNMENT
- Key in OFF position.
- Select PARK.
- Check to make sure the digital TR sensor harness connector is fully seated, terminals are fully engaged in connector and in good condition before proceeding.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Select NEUTRAL.
- Disconnect the shift cable/linkage from the manual lever.
- Verify that the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge fits in the appropriate slots.
- Is the digital TR sensor correctly adjusted?
- Yes : GO to C3.
- No : ADJUST the digital TR sensor; REFER to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR in this section. PLACE transmission range selector lever into PARK and CLEAR DTCs. RERUN OBD Tests. GO to C3.
- C3 VERIFY SHIFT CABLE/LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
- Place the range selector in D5.
- Connect the shift cable/linkage.
- Verify that the shift cable/linkage is correctly adjusted. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this section.
- Is the shift cable/linkage is correctly adjusted?
- Yes : GO to C4.
- No : ADJUST the shift cable/linkage. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this section. GO to C4.
- C4 CHECK ELECTRICAL SIGNAL OPERATION
- Select PARK.
- Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor.
- Inspect both ends of the connector for damage or pushed out pins, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
- Is there damage to the connector, pins or harness?
- Yes : REPAIR as necessary. CLEAR DTCs and RERUN OBD Tests.
- No : If diagnosing a DTC, GO to C5.
CAUTION: Do not pry on connector. This will damage the connector and result in a transmission concern.If diagnosing a starting concern or a backup lamp concern, GO to C10.
- C5 CHECK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION (DIGITAL TR AND PCM)
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Connect: Digital TR Sensor.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: TR PIDS TR_D, TR_V.
- Move transmission range selector lever into each gear and stop.
- Observe the PIDs, TR_D, and TR_V (vehicle-dependent) while wiggling harness, tapping on sensor, or driving the vehicle.
Use PIDs TR D for DTCs P0705, P1704, and P1705. Use PIDs TR_V for DTC P0708.
- Compare the PIDs to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Diagnosis Chart.
- Do the PIDs TR_D and TR_V match the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Diagnosis chart, and does the TR_D PID remain steady when the harness is wiggled, the sensor is tapped on, or the vehicle driven?
- Yes : The problem is not in the digital TR sensor system. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM in this section for further diagnosis.
- No
: If TR_D changes when wiggling harness, tapping on the sensor or driving the vehicle, the problem may be intermittent.
GO to C6.
- C6 CHECK DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR OPERATION
- Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor.
- Connect: TR-E Cable to Transmission Tester.
- Connect: TR-E Cable to Digital TR Sensor.
- Place the DIGITAL TR Overlay onto Transmission Tester.
- Carry out SENSOR Test as instructed on the digital TR Overlay.
- Does the status lamp on the tester TRS-E cable match the selected gear positions?
- Yes : Concern is not in the digital TR sensor. GO to C7.
- No : INSTALL a new digital TR sensor and ADJUST. REFER to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR in this section. CLEAR DTCs and RERUN OBD Tests.
- C7 CHECK PCM HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR OPENS
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: 150 Pin PTEC Module Connector "B".
- Inspect for damaged or pushed out pins, corrosion or loose wires.
- Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor.
- Measure the resistance between TR pin 2 harness side and signal return PCM pin 14 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between PCM pin 22 and TR pin 4 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between PCM pin 18 and TR pin 5 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between PCM pin 10 and TR pin 6 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between PCM pin 9 and TR pin 3 harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to C8.
- No : REPAIR the circuits. TEST the system for normal operation.
CAUTION: Do not pry the connector. This will damage the connector and result in a transmission concern.Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- C8 CHECK PCM HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND OR POWER
- Measure the resistance between PCM pin 14 and TR pins 10 and 12 harness side and ground.
- Measure the resistance between pin 22 harness side and ground; and pin 14 harness side and ground.
- Measure the resistance between pin 18 harness side and ground; and pin 14 harness side and ground.
- Measure the resistance between pin 10 harness side and ground; and pin 14 harness side and ground.
- Measure the resistance between pin 9 harness side and ground; and pin 14 harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to C9.
- No : REPAIR the circuits. TEST the system for normal operation. CLEAR DTCs. RERUN OBD Tests.
- C9 CHECK FOR SHORT BETWEEN TR/PCM INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUITS
- Measure the resistance between pin 9 harness side and pin 22; pin 18; pin 10 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 22 harness side and pin 9; pin 18; pin 10 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 18 harness side and pin 22; pin 9; pin 10 harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 10 harness side and pin 22; pin 18; pin 9 harness side.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new PCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C10 CHECK THE NON-PCM INTERNAL CIRCUITS OF SENSOR
- Connect: TRS-E Cable to Transmission.
- Connect: TRS-E Cable to Digital TR Sensor.
- Place the Digital TR Overlay onto Transmission Tester.
- Carry out Switch Test as instructed on the digital TR Overlay.
- Does the status lamp on the tester indicate RED for the correct gear position?
- Yes : Concern is not in the digital TR sensor. For start system concerns, REFER to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE or INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE . For backup lamp concerns, REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- No : INSTALL a new digital TR sensor and ADJUST; REFER to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR in this section. CLEAR DTCs and RERUN OBD Tests.