Theory Of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the Torque Convertor Clutch for slippage using a calculation derived from turbine revolution (input speed) and engine rpm broadcast over the CAN C BUS. If the slip value exceeds a predetermined value the DTC will set.