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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK IF SPEED SENSOR DTCS ARE PRESENT 
    1. With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

      Are there any speed sensor DTCs present also?

      Yes 

      • Refer to DTC Based Diagnostics and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. CHECK IF SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY SHIFT CABLE IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT 
    1. Check the Shift Lever Assembly shift cable for proper adjustment.

      Is the Shift Lever Assembly shift cable properly adjusted?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. CHECK IF ENGINE STARTS IN PART OR NEUTRAL 
    1. Attempt to start the engine in Park or Neutral.

      Does the engine start in either Park or Neutral?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  4. TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR-P/N SWITCH 
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Of Transmission Temperature Sensor
    GC0097943Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the TCM C2 harness connector.
    3. Place the gear selector in Drive.
    4. Measure the resistance of the Transmission Temperature Sensor between the (T54) Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch Signal circuit and the (T13) Sensor Ground circuit in the TCM C2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance between 500 to 2500 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the TCM in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .

      No 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Electrohydraulic Control Unit Assembly and Transmission Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch pins and connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. If no problems are found, replace the Transmission Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .
  5. CHECK THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR-P/N SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Reconnect the TCM C2 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Electrohydraulic Control Unit Assembly harness connector.
      NOTE: This procedure may set various DTCs to multiple modules connected to the CAN bus. Disregard and erase any DTCs that may set after completion of this procedure.
    4. With the Shift Lever in the Park position, attempt to start the engine.

      Does the engine start?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6.
  6. CHECK IF THE (T54) TEMPERATURE SENSOR-P/N SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT IS SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch Signal Circuit For Short To Ground
    GC0097944Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Reconnect the Electrohydraulic Control Unit Assembly harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the TCM C1 and C2 harness connectors.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T54) Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch Signal circuit.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  7.
  7. CHECK IF (T54) TEMPERATURE SENSOR-P/N SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT IS SHORTED TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT(S) 
    Fig 3: Checking Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch Signal Circuit For Short To Another Circuit
    GC0097945Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (T54) Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch Signal circuit and all other circuits in the TCM C1 and C2 harness connectors.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms between the (T54) Temperature Sensor-P/N Switch Signal circuit and any other circuit(s)?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the TCM in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .