LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Jeep >> 2015 >> Compass Limited, AWD, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Transmission Control Systems >> (Transmission Control Module (TCM) - Electrical Diagnostics - 6F24 Automatic Transmission) >> DTC Troubleshooting >> P0712-00-Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low >> Diagnostic Test

Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK IF DTC IS CURRENT 
    1. Using the scan tool, read TCM DTCs.
    2. Record the Environmental Data and any DTCs.
    3. Clear DTCs.
    4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    5. Read TCM DTCs.

      Did the DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Go To  5
  2. CHECK THE (T54) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the TCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Transmission harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.

      Is the resistance above 100k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Repair the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 6F24 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  3. CHECK THE (T54) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (T820) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Measure the resistance between the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit and (T820) Sensor Ground circuit in the Transmission harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair the (T54) Transmission Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the (T820) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 6F24 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. CHECK THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    Temperature Sensor Resistive Values Chart
    Transmission Temperature Resistive Value Compared to Temperature (± 10%)
    20° C (68° F) 2.5k to 6.5k Ohms
    80° C (176° F) 0.3k to 0.9k Ohms
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Reconnect the Transmission harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the Transmission Temperature Sensor between the (T54) Transmission Temperature Signal circuit and the (T820) Sensor Ground circuit in the TCM C1 harness connector.
    4. Using the chart at the chart above, compare the Temperature Sensor temperature to the correlating resistance value.

      Is the resistance within the specified range when the sensor is at the given temperature?

      Yes 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) pins, terminals, and connectors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the TCM in accordance with the Service Information.

      No 

      • Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and inspect the internal Transmission harness, pins, terminals, and connectors for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. If no problems are found, replace the Transmission Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 6F24 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. CHECK WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
    4. Check for any Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test Complete.