Pinpoint Test C: Transmission Range (TR-P) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Refer to the TRANSMISSION VEHICLE HARNESS CONNECTOR illustration preceding these pinpoint tests.
NOTE:
Refer to the TRANSMISSION INTERNAL HARNESS CONNECTOR illustration preceding these pinpoint tests.
NOTE:
Read and record all DTCs.
NOTE:
Use the PID Chart for available diagnostic PIDs. Refer to OUTPUT STATE CONTROL (OSC) MODE .
- C1 VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- Key in OFF position.
- Select PARK.
- Carry out On-Board Diagnostic Test.
- Are only TR-P DTC codes present?
- Yes : GO to C3.
- No : GO to C2.
- C2 VERIFY THE SHIFT CABLE/LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
- Select DRIVE.
- Connect the shift cable/linkage.
- Verify that the shift cable/linkage is correctly adjusted. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
- Is the shift cable/linkage correctly adjusted?
- Yes : GO to C3.
- No : ADJUST the shift cable/linkage. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . GO to C3.
- C3 CHECK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION (START AND REVERSE)
- Select PARK.
- Key in START position.
- Key in OFF position.
- Select NEUTRAL.
- Key in START position.
- Select PARK.
- Key in OFF position.
- Select REVERSE.
- Key in ON position.
- Check the reverse lamp illumination.
- Does the engine crank in PARK and NEUTRAL? Do the reverse lamps illuminate?
- Yes
: The problem is not in the TR-P. REFER to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE
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See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article or INTRODUCTION -- 6.0L DIESEL article for further diagnosis of the PCM, starting system and reverse lamps.
- No : GO to C4.
- C4 CHECK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION (TR-P AND PCM)
- Select PARK.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Diagnostic Mode.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: TR_DC and TR_FREQ.
- Move transmission range selector lever into each gear and stop.
- Observe the PIDs: TR_DC, and TR_FREQ.
- Monitor PID: TR_FREQ.
- Compare the PID: TR_DC to the TR-P Duty Cycle Chart.
TR_DC Duty Cycle Chart
TR_DC DUTY CYCLE CHARTPosition Min % Duty Cycle Max % Duty Cycle P 7.13 23.76 R 23.77 38.48 N 38.49 48.55 D 48.56 58.82 3 58.83 68.08 2 68.09 77.96 1 77.97 90.34 - Is the PID: TR_FREQ in the range of 100 to 150 Hz?
Is the PID: TR_DC in the TR-P Duty Cycle range?
Does PID: TR_DC remain steady when the harness is wiggled, the sensor is tapped or the vehicle is driven?
- Yes : The problem is not in the digital TR sensor system. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM for additional diagnosis.
- No
: If TR_DC changes when wiggling the harness, tapping on the sensor or driving the vehicle, the problem may be intermittent.
GO to C5.
- C5 CHECK THE PCM HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR OPENS
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Transmission PCM Connector.
- Disconnect: Transmission Bulkhead Connector.
- Measure the resistance between pin 15 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate TR-P signal pin at the transmission PCM connector, harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 17 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate TR-P ground pin at the transmission PCM connector, harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 21 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate TR-P power pin at the transmission PCM connector, harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to C6.
- No : REPAIR the circuits. CLEAR DTCs and REPEAT Quick Tests.
- C6 CHECK THE PCM HARNESS CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND OR POWER
- Measure the resistance between pin 15 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate pin at the PCM connector, harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 17 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate pin at the PCM connector, harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 15 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate pin at the PCM connector, harness side.
- Measure the resistance between pin 1 of the transmission bulkhead connector harness side and the appropriate pin at the PCM connector, harness side.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to C7.
- No : REPAIR the circuits. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C7 CHECK THE INTERNAL HARNESS FOR AN OPEN
- Drain the transmission fluid.
- Remove the transmission fluid pan.
- Remove the transmission fluid filter.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Measure the resistance between pin 21 transmission bulkhead connector and pin 1 on the sensor.
- Measure the resistance between pin 15 transmission bulkhead connector and pin 2 on the sensor.
- Measure the resistance between pin 17 transmission bulkhead connector and pin 3 on the sensor and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 0.5 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new internal harness.
- No : GO to C8.
- C8 CHECK THE NON-PCM INTERNAL CIRCUITS OF THE SENSOR
- Measure the resistance between pins 1, 22 and 25 and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new internal harness.
- No : INSTALL a new TR-P sensor assembly. REFER to DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR . CLEAR DTCs and RERUN OBD Tests.