Pinpoint Test K : TSS (Turbine Shaft Speed) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Refer to Transmission Controls - 6F35
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The TSS sensor is a hall-effect sensor that sends a signal to the PCM that indicates transmission turbine shaft input speed. The TSS sensor provides converter turbine speed information for TCC strategy.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition PCM P0715:00 Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit: No Sub Type Information No input from the TSS sensor. PCM P0717:00 Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No Signal: No Sub Type Information No input from the TSS sensor. PCM P0718:00 Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent: No Sub Type Information Unrealistic change in the TSS sensor signal, erratic or intermittently no input. Possible Sources
- Connectors damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals
- TSS sensor
- PCM
- K1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS
- Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.
Are DTCs P0715, P0717 and/or P0718 present?
Yes GO to K2 No REFER to: Diagnosis By Symptom . - K2 CHECK THE TSS (TURBINE SHAFT SPEED) SENSOR VEHICLE POWER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1909B.
- Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1909B-3 Ground
Is the voltage greater than 9.5 volts?
Yes GO to K3 No INSPECT and REPAIR the circuit. If an open circuit or short to ground is not found, Refer to PCM Guided Routine Testing After installing a new PCM, CARRY OUT the transmission strategy download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . - K3 CHECK THE TSS (TURBINE SHAFT SPEED) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
- Ignition ON.
Is voltage greater than 9.5 volts?
Yes GO to K4 No INSPECT and REPAIR the circuit. If an open circuit or short to power is not found, Refer to PCM Guided Routine Testing After installing a new PCM, CARRY OUT the transmission strategy download. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . - K4 CHECK THE TSS (TURBINE SHAFT SPEED) SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect PCM C1551E.
- Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to K5 No REPAIR the circuit. - K5 CHECK THE TSS (TURBINE SHAFT SPEED) SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1909B-2 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to K6 No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- K6 CHECK THE TSS (TURBINE SHAFT SPEED) SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1909B-2 Ground
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No INSTALL a new TSS. REFER to: Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor .