Pinpoint Test I: TSS, Intermediate Shaft Speed And OSS Sensors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 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 in Transmission Connector Layouts
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Refer to the Transmission Internal Harness Connector illustration in Transmission Connector Layouts
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Read and record all DTCs.
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Use the PID Chart for available diagnostic PIDs. Refer to Diagnostic Parameters Identification (PID) Chart
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- I1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
- Select PARK.
- Key in OFF position.
- Check to make sure the transmission vehicle harness C1385, Output Shaft Speed (OSS)C193 and Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS)/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C1387 are fully seated, terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding.
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PID List
- Select and monitor the appropriate PID for the suspected sensor(s): Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS), Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor or Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor.
PID Description Value ISS_SRC Raw intermediate shaft speed signal RPM OSS_SRC Raw OSS signal RPM TSS_SRC Raw TSS signal RPM - Can you select and monitor the appropriate sensor(s)?
- YES : Continue to monitor the suspect sensor(s). Go to I2.
- NO : REPEAT procedure to enter PID. If you cannot monitor the sensor(s) using the diagnostic equipment, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES article or INTRODUCTION - 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES article for diagnosis of the TCM.
- I2 DRIVE CYCLE TEST
- While monitoring the appropriate sensor PID, drive the vehicle so that the transmission upshifts and downshifts through all gears.
- Does the TSS, intermediate shaft speed sensor or OSS PID increase and decrease with engine and vehicle speed?
- I3 DRIVE CYCLE TEST ERRATIC
- While monitoring the appropriate sensor PID, drive the vehicle so that the transmission upshifts and downshifts through all gears.
- Is the TSS, intermediate shaft speed sensor or OSS speed PID signal erratic (drop to zero or near zero and return to normal operation)?
- YES : If the sensor signal is erratic, there may be an intermittent concern in the vehicle harness sensor or connector. Go to I4 .
- NO : CLEAR the DTCs. RERUN On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Test.
- I4 CHECK FOR SENSOR BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: OSS sensor C193
- Disconnect: TSS/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C1387
- Inspect for damaged or pushed-out pins, corrosion or loose wires.
- Key in ON position.
- For the OSS, measure the voltage between C193-1, circuit LE111 (VT/GN), harness side and ground.
- For the TSS and intermediate shaft speed sensor, measure the voltage between C1387-1, circuit LE111 (VT/GN), harness side and ground.
- Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?
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- YES : Go to I5.
- NO : Repair the open in circuit LE111 (VT/GN). CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- I5 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION VEHICLE HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: TCM C1750
- Disconnect: Transmission vehicle harness C1385
- For TSS/intermediate shaft speed sensor, measure the resistance between the speed sensor C1387 and TCM C1750 using the following chart.
TCM Circuit Component C1750-20 LE111 (VT/GN) C1387-1 C1750-49 RET24 (BN/BU) C1387-2 C1750-50 VET33 (WH/OG) C1387-3 C1750-52 VE744 (GY/BN) C1387-4 - For OSS, measure the resistance between OSS C193 and PCM C193 using the following chart.
TCM Circuit Component C1750-20 LE111 (VT/GN) C193-1 C1750-51 RET04 (YE/OG) C193-2 C1750-49 RET24 (BN/BU) C193-3 - Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to I6.
- NO : REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- I6 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION VEHICLE HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between TSS/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C1387, harness side and ground using the following chart.
TSS/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Ground C1387-1 LE111 (VT/GN) Ground C1387-2 RET24 (BN/BU) Ground C1387-3 VET33 (WH/OG) Ground C1387-4 VE744 (GY/BN) Ground - Measure the resistance between OSS C193, harness side and ground using the following chart.
OSS Circuit Ground C193-1 LE111 (VT/GN) Ground C193-2 RET04 (YE/OG) Ground C193-3 RET24 (BN/BU) Ground - Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
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- YES : Go to I7.
- NO : REPAIR the shorted circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Measure the resistance between TSS/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C1387, harness side and ground using the following chart.
- I7 CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE TSS, INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR OR OSS SENSOR
- Measure the resistance of the OSS C193-2 to C193-3.
- Measure the resistance of the intermediate shaft speed sensor C1387-2 to C1387-4.
- Measure the resistance of the TSS C1387-2 to C1387-3.
- Record the resistance. Resistance should be as follows:
Resistance (ohms) Temperature °C (°F) 266-390 -20 (-4) 325-485 21 (70) 492-738 150 (302) - Is the resistance within specification for the appropriate sensor?
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- YES : INSTALL a new TCM.
- NO : INSTALL a new sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.