TCC in Drive Mode: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This OSC function is used to test whether the torque converter clutch (TCC) is engaging and disengaging correctly.
The OSC functions for the TCC parameter allows the technician to choose the following:
- TCC - Activates TCC OFF and ON.
- ON - Turns TCC solenoid ON.
- OFF - Turns TCC solenoid OFF.
OSC "TCC OFF" DRIVE mode operates ONLY when:
- VSS and digital TR sensors are operational.
- No VSS and digital TR sensor DTCs present.
- Engine ON.
- Transmission range selector lever in (D).
- Vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph).
OSC "TCC ON" DRIVE mode operates ONLY when:
- VSS and digital TR sensors are operational.
- No VSS and digital TR sensor DTCs present.
- Engine ON.
- Transmission range selector lever in (D).
- Vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph).
- Transmission in 2nd gear or higher.
- TFT is between 33-153°C (60-275°F).
- Brake not applied "OFF" below 32 km/h (20 mph).
- Maintain steady speed.
OSC Command Values:
- OFF - Turns TCC OFF.
- ON - Turns TCC ON.
- XXX - Cancels OSC value sent.
- SEND - Sends the values to PCM.