Pinpoint Test C : Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor
- Refer to Transmission Controls - 8F35
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The TR sensor is comprised of a dual set of TR sensors. The manual shifter engages and disengages Park and the shifter position is detected by reading TR sensors A and B. There is no manual valve, the PCM provides forward or reverse based on the dual TR sensor inputs. The 8F series of transmissions use dual PWM output (at 125 Hz) TR sensors where: TR sensor A increases as the shifter is moved from Park to Sport and TR sensor B decreases as the shifter is moved from Park to Sport, together the sum of the two signals should add up to 100%. There is no manual valve, the PCM provides forward or reverse based on the dual TR sensor inputs. The TR uses dual PWM output (at 125 Hz) signals where: TR-A increases as the shifter is moved from Park to Sport and TR-B decreases as the selector lever is moved from Park to Sport or Manual. Together the sum of the two signals should add up to 100%.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition PCM P0706:00 Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information TRA and TRB duty cycles were both within 8-92%, but the frequency was not 100-150 Hz for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and MIL illuminates when fault is detected during 2 consecutive key cycles. PCM P0707:00 Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle less than 8% for more than 2 seconds. DTC sets and MIL illuminates when fault is detected during 2 consecutive key cycles. PCM P0708:00 Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit High: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle more than 92% for more than 2 seconds. DTC sets and MIL illuminates when fault is detected during 2 consecutive key cycles. PCM P0709:00 Transmission Range Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle was not within 8-92% for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and Wrench lamp illuminates for the key cycle in which the fault occurred. Service the more specific DTC first. PCM P2801:00 Transmission Range Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle was not within 8-92% for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and Wrench lamp illuminates for the key cycle in which the fault occurred. Service the more specific DTC first. PCM P2802:00 Transmission Range Sensor "B" Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle was not within 8-92% for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and Wrench lamp illuminates for the key cycle in which the fault occurred. Service the more specific DTC first. PCM P2803:00 Transmission Range Sensor "B" Circuit High: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle was not within 8-92% for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and Wrench lamp illuminates for the key cycle in which the fault occurred. Service the more specific DTC first. PCM P2804:00 Transmission Range Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent: No Sub Type Information TRA / TRB duty cycle was not within 8-92% for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and Wrench lamp illuminates for the key cycle in which the fault occurred. Service the more specific DTC first. PCM P2805:00 Transmission Range Sensor "A"/ "B" Correlation: No Sub Type Information TRA + TRB duty cycle did not equal 100% for more than 3 seconds. DTC sets and MIL illuminates when fault is detected during 2 consecutive key cycles. Possible Sources
- Connectors damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires or ground and missing or damaged seals
- TR sensor
- PCM
- C1 CHECK TRP1 AND TRP2 CIRCUITS FOR POWER
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1575.
- Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
- Ignition ON.
Are the voltages approximately 5 volts?
Yes GO to C2 No GO to C3 - C2 CHECK TR SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR POWER
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1575.
- 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 C1575-17 Ground
Is the voltage approximately 8.2 to 9 volts?
Yes GO to C5 No GO to C3 - C3 CHECK TR SENSOR VREF AND VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1575-4 C1551T-36 C1575-5 C1551T-55 C1575-17 C1551T-50
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to C4 No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- C4 CHECK TR SENSOR VREF AND VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1551T-36 Ground C1551T-55 Ground C1551T-50 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes Verify all PCM power circuits and fuses. DIAGNOSE all other VREF sensor faults, if present. If no other concerns are found, Refer to PCM Guided Routine . No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- C5 CHECK TR SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to C6 No REPAIR the circuit. - C6 CHECK TR SENSOR TRP1, TRP2, INTERNAL HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR POWER
- REMOVE the main control cover.
- Connect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1575.
- Connect PCM C1551T.
- Disconnect TR sensor C167.
- Ignition ON.
Are the voltages approximately 5 volts?
Yes GO to C7 No INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . - C7 CHECK TR SENSOR VREF CIRCUIT FOR POWER
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C167-4 Ground
Is the voltage approximately 8.2 to 9 volts?
Yes GO to C8 No INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . - C8 CHECK INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS FOR AN OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
Transmission Harness Connector, component side, pin 14C167-1
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new TR sensor. REFER to: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor . No INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .