Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor
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The turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor is a magnetic pickup that sends the powertrain control module (PCM) information on the rotation speed of the coast clutch cylinder assembly. The turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor is mounted externally on the top of the transmission case. The PCM uses turbine shaft speed TSS sensor signals to help determine electronic pressure control (EPC) pressure, shift scheduling the torque converter clutch (TCC) operation.
For diesel applications the PCM sends the TCC solenoid pulse-width modulated signals to smoothly engage the torque converter clutch.