DTC P0870-11: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Short to Ground [11/2019 - ]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (T/M PRESSURE SW NO. 1)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Active Test.
Powertrain > Transmission > 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. 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th
Start/StopPossible to check operation of the shift solenoid valves. [Vehicle Condition]
- Vehicle speed: 50 km/h (30 mph) or less
- Select T/M Pressure SW No. 1 in the Data List.
Powertrain > Transmission > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note T/M Pressure SW No. 1 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
- - While performing the "Control the Shift Position" Active Test, check T/M Pressure SW No. 1 in the Data List.
Powertrain > Transmission > Active Test
Active Test Display Control the Shift Position Data List Display T/M Pressure SW No. 1 Result
Result Proceed to When the vehicle is being driven in a gear position between 1st and 5th, ON is displayed for T/M Pressure SW No. 1 on the Data List. A When the vehicle is being driven in a gear position between 1st and 5th, OFF is displayed for T/M Pressure SW No. 1 on the Data List. B
Result:
B
See step 3
Result:
A
See step 2
- REPLACE ECM
- Replace the ECM.
Refer to COMPONENTS [11/2017 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
PERFORM A/T CODE REGISTRATION. Refer to REGISTRATION [11/2017 - ]
- Replace the ECM.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)
- Disconnect the F61 transmission wire connector.
- Disconnect the F87 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F61-17 (TPS1) - F87-138 (TPS1) Always Below 1 Ω F61-17 (TPS1) or F87-138 (TPS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- INSPECT TRANSMISSION WIRE (OIL PRESSURE SWITCH)
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Oil Pressure Switch Connector)*b Component without harness connected
(Transmission Wire)*c Connector Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2014 - ]
- Disconnect the F61 transmission wire connector.
- 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 [09/2014 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to COMPONENTS [09/2014 - ]
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.