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DTC P0872: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor / Switch "C" Circuit Low [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TPS 1 SWITCH SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Active Test / Control the Shift Position / Data List / TPS 1 Switch.

      Powertrain > ECT > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Control the Shift Position Operates the shift solenoid valves to allow gears to be selected manually.
      • Press "→" button: Upshift occurs
      • Press "←" button: Downshift occurs
      Possible to check operation of the shift solenoid valves.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      Vehicle speed: 50 km/h (31 mph) or less

      Powertrain > ECT > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TPS 1 Switch Oil pressure switch status ON or OFF
      • ON: Gear is 1st to 5th
      • OFF: Gear is 6th to 8th; or shift lever is in P, N or R
      -

      Powertrain > ECT > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the Shift Position
      Data List Display
      TPS 1 Switch

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      When the vehicle is being driven in a gear position between 1st and 5th, ON is displayed for TPS 1 Switch on the Data List. A
      When the vehicle is being driven in a gear position between 1st and 5th, OFF is displayed for TPS 1 Switch on the Data List. B

    Result: 

    See step  3

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. REPLACE TCM 
    1. Replace the TCM.

      Refer to COMPONENTS [11/2021 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    PERFORM A/T CODE REGISTRATION. Refer to  REGISTRATION [11/2021 - ] 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - TCM) 
    1. Disconnect the F175 transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the F156 TCM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F175-17 (TPS1) - F156-9 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      F175-17 (TPS1) or F156-9 (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - TCM) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (OIL PRESSURE SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
      GTY516707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Oil Pressure Switch Connector)
      *b Component without harness connected
      (Transmission Wire)
      *c Connector

      Refer to DISASSEMBLY [11/2021 - ]

    2. Disconnect the F175 transmission wire connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Oil pressure switch connector - 17 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      Oil pressure switch connector or 17 (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. Refer to  COMPONENTS [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [11/2021 - ]