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Table 1: TCM (L81 Only)

Parameter

Definition

Table

1-2, 2-3, 3-4 TAP Cell (4-16)

Indicates the amount of adapt pressure in each cell. Each cell corresponds to 17 N·m (12.5 lb ft) increments of engine torque. A positive number indicates that long shift times were detected, and PC solenoid pressure has been added to increase shift pressure, thus decreasing the shift time. Conversely, a negative number indicates that short shift times were detected, and PC solenoid pressure has been subtracted to decrease shift pressure thus increasing the shift time.

6

1-2 SHIFT TIME

Actual time for last 1-2 shift -- The time is measured from the start of the change in ratio until the end of the change in ratio.

0, 2

1-2 SHIFT TIME ERROR

The difference between the desired 1-2 shift time and actual 1-2 shift time.

2

1-2 SOL.

Indicates the commanded state of the 1-2 shift solenoid. When the transaxle is in first or fourth gear, the scan tool should display ON. When the transaxle is in second or third gear, the scan tool should display OFF.

0, 2, 3, 4

1-2 SOL. OPEN/SHORT TO GND

Indicates if the 1-2 shift solenoid and circuitry is currently open or shorted to ground.

2

1-2 SHIFT SOL. CKT STATUS

Indicates if the 1-2 shift solenoid and circuitry is currently OK, open/shorted to ground, or shorted to voltage.

2

1-2 SOL. SHORT TO VOLTS

Indicates if the 1-2 shift solenoid and circuitry is currently shorted to voltage.

2

2-3 SHIFT TIME

Actual time for the last 2-3 shift -- The time is measured from the start of the change in ratio until the end of the change in ratio.

0, 3

2-3 SHIFT TIME ERROR

The difference between the desired 2-3 shift time and the actual 2-3 shift time.

3

2-3 SOL.

Indicates the commanded state of the 2-3 shift solenoid. When the transaxle is in first or second gear, the scan tool should display OFF. When the transaxle is in third or fourth gear, the scan tool should display ON.

0, 2, 3, 4

2-3 SOL. OPEN/SHORT TO GND

Indicates if the 2-3 shift solenoid and circuitry is currently open or shorted to ground.

3

2-3 SHIFT SOL. CKT STATUS

Indicates if the 2-3 shift solenoid and circuitry is currently OK, open/shorted to ground, or shorted to voltage.

3

2-3 SOL. SHORT TO VOLTS

Indicates if the 2-3 shift solenoid and circuitry is currently shorted to voltage.

3

3-4 SHIFT TIME

Actual time for the last 3-4 shift -- The time is measured from the start of the change in ratio until the end of the change in ratio.

0, 4

3-4 SHIFT TIME ERROR

The difference between the desired 3-4 shift time and the actual 3-4 shift time.

4

BRAKE SWITCH

Displays the status of the brake switch. Input is used to disengage the TCC and disable the cruise control.

0, 1

COMMANDED GEAR/CURRENT GEAR

Indicates the current commanded gear.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ECT

ECT indicates the temperature of the engine coolant based on the engine coolant temperature sensor.

0, 1

ENGINE SPEED

The RPM signal is based on the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor signal.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ENGINE TORQUE

The calculation of the amount of engine torque being delivered.

0, 1

GEAR RATIO

Indicates the actual transaxle gear ratio. The ratio is calculated from the ISS sensor and OSS sensor.

0, 2, 3, 4

TRANSMISSION HOT MODE

NO indicates the transaxle temperature has not exceeded 135°C (275°F).

YES indicates the transaxle temperature has exceeded 140°C (284°F).

0, 1

IGNITION 1

System voltage as measured by the PCM/TCM at the ignition feed.

0

PC SOL. ACTUAL CURRENT

Indicates the actual current of the pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit at the PCM/TCM. A reading of 0.00 amps, no current flowing, indicates an actual high line pressure. A reading of 1.18 amps indicates an actual low line pressure.

0, 5

PC SOL. DUTY CYCLE

Indicates the commanded state of the pressure control (PC) solenoid valve, which is expressed as a percent of its energized ON time. A reading of 0 percent indicates zero ON time, a non-energized commanded OFF state. A reading of 100 percent represents an energized commanded ON state.

0, 5

PC SOL. REF CURRENT

Indicates the commanded, reference, current of the pressure control (PC) solenoid valve circuit. A reading of 0.00 amps, no current flowing, indicates a commanded high line pressure. A reading of 1.18 amps indicates a commanded low line pressure.

0, 5

TCC DUTY CYCLE

Indicates the commanded percentage of ON time of the TCC solenoid. A reading of 100 percent represents an ON, energized, commanded state. A reading of 0 percent represents a non-energized commanded OFF state.

0, 1

TCC DUTY CYCLE OPEN/SHORT TO GND

Indicates if the TCC solenoid and circuitry is currently open or shorted to ground.

1

TCC DUTY CYCLE SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Indicates if the TCC solenoid and circuitry is currently shorted to voltage.

1

TCC RELEASE PRESSURE

When the TCC release fluid pressure is present, the switch is open (Yes), indicating the TCC is released. When fluid pressure is not present, the switch is closed (No), indicating the TCC is applied.

0, 1

TCC SLIP SPEED

Displays the amount of slip in the RPM between the engine and transaxle input shaft.

0, 1

TFP RANGE

Indicates the position of the transaxle based on the transaxle fluid pressure (TFP) switches.

0

TFP SWITCH A/B/C

Indicates the status of 3 inputs from the transaxle fluid pressure (TFP) switches. OFF indicates an open switch, high input to PCM/TCM, and ON indicates a closed switch, low input to PCM/TCM.

0

TFT SENSOR

The PCM/TCM uses the voltage level at the TFT sensor input to determine the transaxle fluid temperature. Transaxle fluid temperature is used in order to determine the Hot Mode, TCC operation, and to modify the commanded line pressure.

0

TP ANGLE

This reading is a conversion of voltage input read by the PCM/ECM to percent. The TP ANGLE will auto zero to 0 percent at idle, TP voltage below 0.90 volts. This input will vary from 0 percent at closed throttle to 100 percent at WOT.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

TR SWITCH-P/A/B/C

Indicates the status of 4 inputs from the transaxle range switch. OFF indicates an open switch, high input to the PCM/low input to the TCM, and ON indicates a closed switch, low input to the PCM/high input to the TCM.

0

TRANS. FLUID TEMP.

The PCM/TCM converts voltage at the TFT sensor input into degrees. Transaxle fluid temperature is used in order to determine the Hot Mode, TCC operation, and modify the commanded line pressure.

0, 1, 5

TRANSMISSION RANGE

Indicates the position of the gear selector based on the transaxle range switch.

0

TRANSMISSION ISS

Indicates the rotational speed of the transaxle input shaft, which is expressed as revolutions per minute.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4

TRANSMISSION OSS

Indicates the rotational speed of the transaxle output shaft, which is expressed as revolutions per minute.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4

VEHICLE SPEED

VEHICLE SPEED is based on the output, shaft, speed sensor signal.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4

TCM (L81 Only)

Parameter

Definition

TCM SOFTWARE ID

Displays the 8 digit number for identifying what transaxle software is in the TCM.

TCM CALIBRATION ID

Displays the 8 digit number for identifying what transaxle calibration is in the TCM.

TCM S/W REVISION LEVEL

Displays the TCM software revision level.

TCM CAL REVISION LEVEL

Displays the TCM calibration revision level.