Circuit Description
Engine speed information is sent to the transmission control module (TCM) by the engine control module (ECM) through a communication network called the controller area network (CAN). Two circuits are used to communicate CAN data between the ECM and TCM. A fault in the CAN will not cause DTC P0727 to set by itself. If a CAN fault occurs, other DTCs will set before DTC P0727.
When the ECM sends the TCM an invalid engine speed, then DTC P0727 will set. DTC P0727 is a type B DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0727 Engine Speed No Signal
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The engine speed is invalid for 2.0 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
| • | The TCM commands maximum line pressure. |
| • | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
| • | At the time of the first failure, the TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record. |
| • | At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0727 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the sixth consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM. |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | ||||
2 |
Important:
Did you record any ECM Failure Records? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | Go to Step 3 | ||||
3 | Did you record a TCM Failure Record for DTC C0100? | -- | -- | Go to Step 4 | ||||
4 |
Is the Engine Speed within the specified range? | 500-1,000 RPM | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | ||||
5 | Road test the vehicle using various engine speeds. Did DTC P0727 reset? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 4.6L | ||||
6 |
Is the Engine Speed value within the specified range? | 500-1,000 RPM | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 | ||||
7 | Did any other DTCs set? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | Go to Step 8 | ||||
8 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrated Systems for replacement, set-up and programming. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||
9 | Perform the following procedure to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 2 | ||||
10 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | System OK |
