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SECTION 5DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)


51.

DTC MEMORY

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are logged in a list in TCM memory. The DTCs contained in the list have
information recorded as shown in Table 51 (DTC example). The TCM is capable of displaying all historical and
active DTCs.
Table 51. DTC List
DTC

Active
Check Failure
Indicator Historic Trans Record

P0713

Description

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input

The following paragraphs define the different parts of the DTC list.

52.

A.

DTC. The number assigned to a given fault condition in accordance with SAE J2012.

B.

Active Indicator. Indicates when a DTC is active. If a DTC is active, Allison DOC For PCService
Tool displays Y. If DTC is not active, N is displayed.

C.

Historic. Indicates when an active DTC has had sufficient activity to be stored to the TCM. If a DTC
has been stored to the TCM, Allison DOC For PCService Tool displays Y. If the DTC has not been
stored to the TCM, N is displayed.

D.

Check Trans. Indicates if CHECK TRANS Light is illuminated.

E.

Failure Record. Indicates when a snapshot of transmission data has been stored in the TCM. The last
five DTC failure can be viewed. If the DTC can be viewed as part of the failure record, Allison
DOC For PCService Tool displays Y. If the DTC cannot be displayed, N is displayed.

F.

Description. Name assigned to a given fault condition in accordance with SAE J2012.

FAILURE RECORDS

Failure records contain a snapshot of transmission data that is stored in the TCM when DTCs are logged. A limit of
five failure records can be stored. When an additional DTC is logged, the new failure record pushes the oldest
record from the TCM memory. Table 52 illustrates the failure record data stored in the TCM when a DTC is set.

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Table 52. Failure Record Data
Data Description
Freeze Frame Diagnostic Trouble Code
Distance at First Failure
Distance at Last Failure
Failure Record Fail Ignition Cycle Counter
Failure Record Pass Ignition Cycle Counter
Failure Record Not Run Ignition Cycle Counter
Gear Selected
Gear Commanded
Current Gear
Previous Gear
TCM Battery Voltage
Trans Fluid Temperature (TFT)
Trans Input Shaft Speed
Trans Output Shaft Speed
Turbine Speed
Diagnostic Transmission Gear Ratio
Accelerator Effective Position
Main Mod Solenoid Commanded Pressure
PCS2 Commanded Pressure
PCS1 Commanded Pressure
TCC Pressure Control Solenoid Command Pressure
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Status
Shift Solenoid Status
TCM Substrate Temperature
Drive Demanded Engine Torque
Engine Torque
Requested Torque
Normal Shift Pattern
Cold Shift Pattern
Hot Mode (Transmission)
Trailering/Hauling Shift Pattern
Engine in Default Mode Shift Pattern
Main Modulation Solenoid Fail Shift Pattern
Main Modulation Available
Engine Run Time
Driver Select Tap Up/Down Input
AC Enabled
Cruise Enabled
IMS A
IMS B
IMS C
IMS P
Number of Current Malfunctions
Transmission Input State #1
Transmission Input State #2
TCM Non-Volatile Inhibit Record

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53.

DTC READING AND DTC CLEARING

DTCs can be read and cleared by using Allison DOC For PCService Tool. The use of Allison DOC For
PCService Tool is described in the instruction manual furnished with each tool.
A.

Clearing DTCs
DTCs will automatically clear after 40 code-free warm-up cycles.
DTCs can be manually cleared by the Allison DOC For PCService Tool.

B.

Clearing Active Indicators


A DTCs active indicator can be cleared, which removes the DTCs shift inhibitions while the
DTC remains in the queue as inactive.
The active indicator clearing method is to power down (all active indicators are cleared at TCM
power down).

If an active indicator is cleared while the transmission is locked in a forward range or


reverse (fail-to-range), the transmission will remain in the forward range or reverse
after the clearing procedure is completed. N (Neutral) must be manually selected.

CAUTION:

54.

BEGINNING THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS


A.

Starting Procedure

NOTE: Review Paragraph 35, Basic Troubleshooting Information and check fluid level and ignition
voltage before any troubleshooting is performed.
1. Begin troubleshooting by reading Paragraph 35, checking the transmission fluid level, and checking the
TCM input voltage. Check for DTCs by using Allison DOC For PCService Tool.
2. When a problem exists, but a DTC is not indicated, refer to Section 7General Troubleshooting
Performance Complaint for a listing of various electrical and hydraulic problems, their causes, and
remedies.
3. If a DTC is found in the TCM memory, record all available DTC information and failure record
data before clearing the DTC (refer to Paragraph 53).
4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm a DTC or performance complaint.

If the DTC reappears, refer to the DTC paragraph (Paragraph 55) and the appropriate DTC
table. The DTC section lists DTCs and their description. Locate the appropriate
troubleshooting table and follow the instructions.
If the DTC does not reappear, it may be an intermittent problem. Use the Allison DOC For
PCService Tool and the DTC display procedure described in Section 5. Refer to the
troubleshooting table for possible causes of the problem.
Appendix A deals with the identification of potential circuit problems. Refer to Appendix A if
a circuit problem is suspected.

NOTE: Information concerning specific items is contained in the appendices located in the back of this
manual. The appendices are referred to throughout the manual.
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B.

Solenoid Locations
Solenoid locations in the control module are as illustrated in Figure 51. Refer to Figure 51 as
necessary when using the DTC schematics.

SS1

PCS1
SS3
SS2
TCC

MAIN MOD

PCS2
V07476.02.01

Figure 51. Solenoid Locations

C.

Wire/Terminal Numbering Scheme


Allison Transmission recommended wire numbers (i.e. 112) consist of three digits, where the first
digit indicates the TCM 80-way connector number, and the last two digits indicate the pin-out
information (i.e. 12).

D.

Available Diagnostic Adapters


Figures 52 and 53 show the J 47275 TCM Breakout Harness Adapter and J 47278 Transmission
Breakout Harness that are available for use with the J 39700 Breakout Box. Figure 54 shows the
J 47276 T Breakout and TCM Reflashing Harness.

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J 39700 BREAKOUT BOX

J 47275-1
1

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

80

Detail of
TCM Overlay
for use with
J 47275
TCM Breakout
Harness Adapter

16-Pin Bypass
Connector

80-Way Connector
To Vehicle

80-Way Connector
To TCM
TCM

V09225.00.00

Figure 52. J 39700 Breakout Box and J 47275 TCM Breakout Harness Adapter

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J 39700 BREAKOUT BOX

J 47278-1
A

10

11

12

18

19

20

17

13

14

15

16

21

22

23

24

TURBINE SPEED
SENSOR

ENGINE SPEED
SENSOR

OUTPUT SPEED
SENSOR

Detail of
Transmission Overlay
for use with
J 47278
Transmission
Breakout Harness

To Existing
Harness
Connector
To Engine
Speed Sensor

To Existing
Harness
Connetcor
To Turbine
Speed Sensor

24-Way Connector
To Main Transmission
24-Way Connector
To Main Transmission

To Existing
Harness
Connetcor
To Output
Speed Sensor

Figure 53. J 39700 Breakout Box and J 47278 Transmission Breakout Harness

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J1939-13 9-Pin
Deutsch Connector

J1962 Connector
To GM LAN
(GM Pickup Truck
Application)

24-Way Connector
To Vehicle

80-Way Connector
To TCM
TCM

V09227.00.00

Figure 54. J 47276 T Breakout and TCM Reflashing Harness

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NOTES

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TRANSMISSION
COMPONENT WIRING
DIAGRAMS AND
DIAGNOSTICS

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55.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)


Table 53. DTC LIST AND DESCRIPTION INDEX

DTC
P0122
P0123
P0218
P0561
P0562
P0563
P0602
P0606
P0610
P0613
P0614
P0634
P0658
P0659
P0701
P0702
P0703
P0706
P0708
P0711
P0712
P0713
P0716
P0717
P0719
P0721
P0722
P0726
P0727
P0729
P0731
P0732
P0733
P0734
P0735
P0736
P0741
P0742

510

Description
Pedal Position Sensor CircuitLow Voltage
Pedal Position Sensor CircuitHigh Voltage
Transmission Fluid Overtemperature
System VoltagePerformance
System VoltageLow
System VoltageHigh
TCM Not Programmed
TCM InternalPerformance
TCM Vehicle Options (TransID) Error
TCM Processor
Torque Control Data MismatchECM/TCM
TCM Internal Temperature Too High
Actuator Supply Voltage 1 (HSD1)Low
Actuator Supply Voltage 1 (HSD1)High (batt)
Transmission Control SystemPerformance
Transmission Control System Electrical (TransID)
Brake Switch Circuit
Transmission Range Sensor CircuitPerformance
Transmission Range Sensor CircuitHigh Input
Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit
Performance
Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit
Low Input
Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit
High Input
Turbine Speed Sensor CircuitPerformance
Turbine Speed Sensor CircuitNo Signal
Brake Switch Circuit
Output Speed Sensor CircuitPerformance
Output Speed Sensor CircuitNo Signal
Engine Speed Sensor CircuitPerformance
Engine Speed Sensor CircuitNo Signal
Incorrect 6th Gear Ratio
Incorrect 1st Gear Ratio
Incorrect 2nd Gear Ratio
Incorrect 3rd Gear Ratio
Incorrect 4th Gear Ratio
Incorrect 5th Gear Ratio
Incorrect Reverse Ratio
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) SystemStuck Off
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) SystemStuck On

CHECK TRANS Light


MIL
(ODB II Strategy) (Non-ODB II Strategy)

On

On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

Off
Off
On

Off

On
On
Off
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
Off
On
Off

On
On
On
On
On
Off

Page
519
523
527
530
534
537
540
541
542
544
545
548
550
554
558
563
566
570
575

On

Off

580

On

Off

585

On
On

On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On

On
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On

589
592
596
598
5102
5106
5109
5112
5115
5118
5121
5124
5127
5130
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Table 53. DTC LIST AND DESCRIPTION INDEX (contd)
DTC
P0751
P0752
P0756
P0757
P0761
P0762
P0776
P0777
P0826
P0827
P0828
P0842
P0843
P0847
P0848
P0872
P0873
P0877
P0878
P0880
P0881
P0882
P0883
P0960
P0962
P0963
P0964
P0966
P0967
P0972
P0973
P0974
P0975
P0976
P0977
P0978
P0979
P0980
P1688
P1779

CHECK TRANS Light


MIL
Description
(ODB II Strategy) (Non-ODB II Strategy)
Shift Solenoid 1 (SS1) Valve PerformanceStuck Off
On
On
Shift Solenoid 1 (SS1) Valve PerformanceStuck On
On
On
Shift Solenoid 2 (SS2) Valve PerformanceStuck Off
On
On
Shift Solenoid 2 (SS2) Valve PerformanceStuck On
On
On
Shift Solenoid 3 (SS3) Valve PerformanceStuck Off
On
On
Shift Solenoid 3 (SS3) Valve PerformanceStuck On
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (PCS2) Stuck Off
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (PCS2) Stuck On
On
On
Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit
Off

Up and Down Shift Switch CircuitLow


Off

Up and Down Shift Switch CircuitHigh


Off

Transmission Pressure Switch 1 (PS1) CircuitLow


On
On
Transmission Pressure Switch 1 (PS1) CircuitHigh
On
On
Transmission Pressure Switch 2 (PS2) CircuitLow
On
On
Transmission Pressure Switch 2 (PS2) CircuitHigh
On
On
Transmission Pressure Switch 3 (PS3) CircuitLow
On
On
Transmission Pressure Switch 3 (PS3) CircuitHigh
On
On
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 4 (PS4) CircuitLow
On
On
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 4 (PS4) CircuitHigh
On
On
TCM Power Input Signal
Off
Off
TCM Power Input SignalPerformance
Off
On
TCM Power Input SignalLow
Off
On
TCM Power Input SignalHigh
Off
On
Pressure Control Solenoid Main Mod (MAIN MOD)
On
On
Control CircuitOpen
Pressure Control Solenoid Main Mod (MAIN MOD)
On
On
Control CircuitLow
Pressure Control Solenoid Main Mod (MAIN MOD)
On
On
Control CircuitHigh
Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (PCS2) Control CircuitOpen
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (PCS2) ControlLow
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (PCS2) ControlHigh
On
On
Shift Solenoid 1 (SS1) Control CircuitOpen
On
On
Shift Solenoid 1 (SS1) Control CircuitLow
On
On
Shift Solenoid 1 (SS1) Control CircuitHigh
On
On
Shift Solenoid 2 (SS2) Control CircuitOpen
On
On
Shift Solenoid 2 (SS2) Control CircuitLow
On
On
Shift Solenoid 2 (SS2) Control CircuitHigh
On
On
Shift Solenoid 3 (SS3) Control CircuitOpen
On
On
Shift Solenoid 3 (SS3) Control CircuitLow
On
On
Shift Solenoid 3 (SS3) Control CircuitHigh
On
On
Unmanaged Engine Torque Delivered to TCM Signal
On
On
Engine Torque Delivered to TCM Signal
On
On
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5164
5170
5174
5178
5181
5184
5187
5192
5197
5202
5207
5212
5217
5223
5229
5232
5236
5239
5242
5247
5251
5255
5260
5265
5270
5275
5279
5284
5289
5294
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5304
5309
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Table 53. DTC LIST AND DESCRIPTION INDEX (contd)
DTC
P1891
P1892
P2637
P2641
P2670
P2671
P2723
P2724
P2727
P2729
P2730
P2761
P2763
P2764
P2771
U0010
U0073
U0100
U0115
U1016
U1041
U1064
U1096
U1300
U1301

512

CHECK TRANS Light


MIL
Description
(ODB II Strategy) (Non-ODB II Strategy)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) PWM SignalLow Input

Off
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) PWM SignalHigh Input

Off
Torque Management Feedback SignalSEM

On
Torque Management Feedback SignalLRTP

On
Actuator Supply Voltage 2 (HSD2)Low
On
On
Actuator Supply Voltage 2 (HSD2)High (batt)
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (PCS1)Stuck Off
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (PCS1)Stuck On
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (PCS1) Control CircuitOpen
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (PCS1) Control CircuitLow
On
On
Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (PCS1) Control CircuitHigh
On
On
TCC PCS Control CircuitOpen
On
On
TCC PCS Control CircuitHigh
On
On
TCC PCS Control CircuitLow
On
On
4-Wheel Drive Lo Switch Circuit
Off

CAN 1 Bus Reset Counter Overrun


On
Off
CAN 2 Bus Reset Counter Overrun
On
Off
Lost Communication with ECM/PCM (CAN 2)
Off
Off
Lost Communication with ECM/PCM (CAN 1)
Off
Off
Class 2 Powertrain Controller State of Health Failure
Off
Off
Class 2 Anti-lock Brake Controller (ABS) State of Health
Off
Off
Class 2 Truck Body Controller (TBC) State of Health
Off
Off
Class 2 Instrument Panel Controller (IPC) State of Health
Off
Off
Serial Data Communication Link Low (Class 2)
Off
Off
Serial Data Communication Link High (Class 2)
Off
Off

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5338
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5344
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5359
5364
5369
5374
5378
5382
5386
5391
5396
5399
5402
5405
5408
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DTC REFERENCE TABLES
Table 54. Gear Ratio
Range
1
2
3
4
5
6
R

Close Ratio
3.10:1
1.81:1
1.41:1
1.00:1
0.71:1
0.61:1
4.49:1

Wide Ratio
3.51:1
1.90:1
1.44:1
1.00:1
0.74:1
N/A
5.09:1

Table 55. Main Pressure Schedule


Range

Main Pressure @ 600 rpm

Main Pressure @ 2100 rpm

Forward/Reverse Converter with Main Mod Active


(viewable in Allison DOC)

590720 kPa (85105 psi)

634758 kPa (92110 psi)

7001380 kPa (101200 psi)

15151795 kPa (220260 psi)

Forward Converter with Main Mod Inactive


Forward Lockup with Main Mod Active*

510627 kPa (7491 psi)

Forward Lockup with Main Mod Inactive*

10001170 kPa (145170 psi)

Neutral/Park with Main Mod Active

590720 kPa (85105 psi)

Neutral/Park with Main Mod Inactive


*

8001655 kPa (130240 psi)

15151795 kPa (220260 psi)

Medium duty gasoline engines only.

Table 56. Allison DOC For PCService Tool Internal Mode Switch (IMS) Status
Selector Position

Neutral Start

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

*M

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Blocked

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

When using a DVOM to check the IMS switch status of A, B, C, and P switches, note that the physical switch states are the opposite of
Allison DOC For PCService Tool status shown above.
When using a DVOM to check the switch sate of Neutral Start (NS), the switch state will be the same as the Allison DOC For PC
Service Tool status shown above.
The IMS Switch has four positions available in forward. Therefore, one range position will be omitted at the selector. The omitted
position can be 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, depending upon chosen calibration.
*M mode allows tap-up tap-down feature functionally between 1st through 6th ranges.

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Table 57. Solenoid and Clutch Apply
Clutch
to
Steady State Upshifts Main
PCS1

OFF; C3
R
Applied
Steady State
with Throttle
*R
Steady State at
Closed Throttle

SS1 SS2 SS3


ON ON ON

TCC
OFF

Main Mod
OFF/ON
Solenoid Status is
Calibration Dependent
on Engine, Turbine,
Output, and other factors

OFF; C5
Applied

ON; C3
Applied

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

RN

ON

ON

OFF

ON; C5
Applied
ON; C5
Applied
OFF;
Exhausted
ON; C1
Trimming on
OFF;
Exhausted
OFF; C4
Exhausted
ON; C4
Trimming on
OFF; C4
Exhausting
ON; C4
Applied

OFF

NR

ON; C3
Exhausting
OFF; C3
Trimming on
OFF; C5
Applied
OFF; C5
Applied
OFF; C5
Applied
OFF; C5
Applied
ON; C5
Exhausting
OFF; C5
Trimming on
ON; C3
Exhausted

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON at closed throttle

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON at closed throttle

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF OFF OFF

ON;
dependent on
output speed

Vocation
Dependent

OFF; C3
Trimming on
ON; C3
Exhausting
OFF; C3
Applied
ON; C3
Exhausting
OFF; C3
Trimming on
ON; C3
Exhausted
OFF; C3
Trimming on
ON; C3
Exhausting
OFF;
C3 Applied
ON; C3
Exhausting

OFF; C4
Exhausting
ON; C4
Trimming on
OFF; C2
Exhausted
ON; C2
Trimming on
OFF; C2
Exhausting
ON; C1
Applied
OFF; C1
Exhausting
OFF; C1
Trimming on
OFF; C4
Exhausted
ON;
Trimming on

OFF OFF OFF

ON

OFF OFF OFF

ON

ON

OFF OFF

ON

ON

OFF OFF

ON

Vocation
Dependent

ON

OFF OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

Vocation
Dependent

ON

OFF

ON

ON

OFF OFF

ON

ON

OFF OFF

ON

OB

Vocation
Dependent

N
N1

1N

C1

1
12

C1

21

C1
C1

2
23

C1

32

C1
C1

3
34

C1

43

C1
C2

4
45

C2

54

C2
C2

5
56

514

PCS2
ON; C5
Applied

C2

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Table 57. Solenoid and Clutch Apply (contd)
Clutch
to
Steady State Upshifts Main
PCS1
PCS2
65
C2 OFF;
OFF;
Trimming on Trimming
off
C2 ON;
ON;
6
C4 Applied C4 Applied
*

SS1 SS2 SS3


OFF OFF ON

OFF OFF

ON

TCC
ON

Main Mod

ON

Vocation
Dependent

The following throttle dependent conditions occur in reverse range:


At closed throttle (Idle) SS1 is OFF, PCS1 controls C5 clutch, PCS2 controls C3 clutch.
Above 20 percent throttle* SS1 is ON, PCS1 controls C3, PCS2 controls C5.
Under 10 percent throttle* TCM reverts back to the close throttle (Idle) schedule.

Table 58. Pressure Switch Status

Range

*
**

(N/O)

(N/O)

(N/O)

(N/C)

PS1

PS2

PS3

PS4

Switch Allison DOC Switch Allison DOC Switch Allison DOC Switch Allison DOC
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status
Status

Open

OFF*

Closed

ON

Closed

ON

Closed

ON

Closed

ON

Closed

ON

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

6**

Open

OFF

Open

OFF

Closed

ON

Open

OFF

N/O = Normally Open, N/C = Normally Closed


PS1 reverts to the CLOSED/ON state with throttle applied in reverse.
For use in GM pickup truck application only.

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Table 59. Calculated Solenoid Resistance vs. Temperature
TCC, PCS1, PCS2 ()

Sump Temperature

SS1, SS2, SS3, MAIN MOD ()

(C)

(F)

Minimum

Nominal

Maximum

Minimum

Nominal

Maximum

65

85

3.23

3.36

3.50

13.98

14.65

15.32

40

40

3.71

3.86

4.01

16.05

16.81

17.58

30

22

3.90

4.06

4.22

16.87

17.68

18.48

20

4.09

4.26

4.42

17.70

18.54

19.38

10

14

4.28

4.45

4.63

18.52

19.41

20.29

32

4.47

4.65

4.84

19.35

20.27

21.19

10

50

4.66

4.85

5.04

20.17

21.14

22.10

20

68

4.85

5.05

5.25

21.00

22.00

23.00

30

86

5.04

5.25

5.46

21.83

22.86

23.90

40

104

5.23

5.45

5.66

22.65

23.73

24.81

50

122

5.42

5.65

5.87

23.48

24.59

25.71

60

140

5.61

5.84

6.08

24.30

25.46

26.62

70

158

5.80

6.04

6.28

25.13

26.32

27.52

80

176

5.99

6.24

6.49

25.95

27.19

28.42

90

194

6.18

6.44

6.69

26.78

28.05

29.33

100

212

6.37

6.64

6.90

27.60

28.92

30.23

110

230

6.57

6.84

7.11

28.43

29.78

31.14

120

248

6.76

7.03

7.31

29.25

30.65

32.04

130

266

6.95

7.23

7.52

30.08

31.51

32.94

140

284

7.14

7.43

7.73

30.90

32.38

33.85

150

302

7.33

7.63

7.93

31.73

33.24

34.75

160

320

7.52

7.83

8.14

32.55

34.10

35.65

165

329

7.61

7.93

8.24

32.97

34.54

36.11

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Table 510. Speed Sensor vs. Temperature
Temperature

Resistance

(C)

(F)

Minimum ()

Nominal ()

Maximum ()

25

13

1929

2143

2358

32

2157

2397

2637

25

77

2340

2600

2860

50

122

2614

2904

3195

75

167

2842

3158

3474

100

212

3071

3412

3753

125

257

3299

3666

4032

150

302

3483

3870

4257

Table 511. Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature
Temperature

Resistance

(C)

(F)

Minimum ()

Nominal ()

Maximum ()

45

49

128 565

141 951

155 338

40

40

95 826

100 735

105 644

35

31

68 952

72 315

75 679

30

22

50 153

52 480

54 807

25

13

36 854

38 478

40 103

20

27 345

28 488

29 631

15

20 476

21 286

22 097

10

14

15 467

16 045

16 624

23

11 781

12 197

12 612

32

9045

9345

9646

41

6998

7219

7441

10

50

5458

5623

5787

15

59

4291

4413

4536

20

68

3398

3490

3582

25

77

2710

2779

2849

30

86

2173

2228

2282

35

95

1754

1797

1840

40

104

1424

1459

1493

45

113

1163

1191

1218

50

122

955.0

977.1

999.2

55

131

788.6

806.5

824.5

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Table 511. Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature (contd)
Temperature

Resistance

(C)

(F)

Minimum ()

Nominal ()

Maximum ()

60

140

654.7

669.3

683.9

65

149

546.3

558.3

570.2

70

158

458.1

467.9

477.8

75

167

385.9

394.1

402.2

80

176

326.6

333.3

340.1

85

185

277.5

283.2

288.9

90

194

236.5

241.6

246.7

95

203

202.4

206.9

211.5

100

212

173.8

177.9

182.0

105

221

149.8

153.6

157.3

110

230

129.7

133.0

136.4

115

239

112.6

115.6

118.7

120

248

98.17

100.88

103.6

125

257

85.87

88.29

90.71

130

266

75.35

77.52

79.69

135

275

66.34

68.27

70.21

140

284

58.58

60.31

62.04

145

293

51.88

53.42

54.97

150

302

46.08

47.46

48.84

155

311

41.04

42.27

43.50

160

320

36.65

37.74

38.84

Table 512. TPSDistance (mm) of Travel vs. Volts


mm
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
518

Volts
0
0.110
0.220
0.329
0.439
0.549
0.659
0.768
0.878
0.988
1.098
1.207

mm
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

Volts
1.317
1.427
1.537
1.646
1.756
1.866
1.976
2.085
2.195
2.305
2.415
2.524

mm
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Volts
2.634
2.744
2.854
2.964
3.073
3.183
3.293
3.403
3.512
3.622
3.732
3.842

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mm
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

Volts
3.951
4.061
4.171
4.281
4.390
4.500
4.610
4.720
4.829
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DTC P0122 Pedal Position Sensor CircuitLow Voltage
END VIEW OF
80-WAY CONNECTOR
61

80

41

60

21

40

20

TPS
CONNECTOR

THROTTLE
POSITION
SENSOR
(TPS)

112

12

5V

44

ANALOG
INTERFACE

TCM
B

144

158

58
A

V08820.00.00

Circuit Description
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) receives input on throttle position from either a Throttle Position Sensor
(TPS) or a signal transmitted by the engine electronic controls.
Vehicles not equipped with electronically-controlled engines have a TPS attached to the engine fuel control
linkage. The TPS continuously sends the exact throttle position to the transmission TCM.
The TPS is a sliding resistor sensor (potentiometer) actuated by a mechanical linkage. The TCM delivers a constant
voltage to one terminal of the TPS resistive strip. The other TPS terminal connects to ground. The resistor contacts
of the TPS are connected to provide a regulated voltage signal input to the TCM.
When actuated by the mechanical throttle cable, the contacts of the resistor move along the resistive strip. As the
contacts slide along the resistive strip, a voltage is sent to the TCM. At each increment of 0.178 mm (0.007 inch)
along the resistive strip, the contacts deliver a different voltage to the TCM. The different voltages are interpreted
as throttle sensor movement. The TCM converts travel distance (mm) into throttle opening percentage.
Conditions for Running the DTC

The components are powered and ignition voltage is greater than 9V and less than 18V (12V TCM) or greater
than 18V and less than 32V (24V TCM).

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Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P0122 sets when the TCM detects a throttle position sensor voltage less than 0.55V for 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0122 is stored in the TCM history.

The TCM uses the default throttle value, based on engine torque and speed.

The TCM freezes shift adapts (DNA).

The TCM inhibits TCC engagement.

The CHECK TRANS light illuminates (Non-OBD II Strategy).

Conditions for Clearing the DTC/CHECK TRANS Light


Allison DOC For PCService Tool can be used to clear the DTC from the TCM history. The TCM automatically
clears the DTC from the TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without the DTC recurring.
Diagnostic Aids

Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the TCM. Look for the following conditions:
A bent terminal
A backed-out terminal
A damaged terminal
Poor terminal tension
A chafed wire
A broken wire inside the insulation.

When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open circuit condition, massage the wiring harness while
watching the test equipment for a change.

You may have to drive the vehicle in order to experience a fault.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step tests for the proper ignition voltage.
3. This step tests for the proper reference voltage from TCM.
4. This step tests shorting condition or opens in TPS harness.
5. This step tests for proper TPS adjustment.
6. This step tests for internal TPS intermittent shorts or open conditions.
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DTC P0122 Pedal Position Sensor CircuitLow Voltage
Step
1

Action
Was the Beginning the Troubleshooting Process
(refer to Section 54) performed?

Value(s)

1. Install Allison DOC.


918V (12V TCM)
2. Start the engine.
1832V (24V TCM)
3. Record the DTC Failure Record data.
4. Using Allison DOC, measure ignition voltage.
Is voltage within the specified value?
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
4.755.0V
2. Disconnect the 80-way connector from the TCM
and install J39700 Breakout Box and J 47275
TCM Breakout at the TCM. (To perform the
following test the 16 pin bypass connector
located on J 47275 TCM Breakout must be
disconnected.)
3. With the engine OFF turn the ignition to the RUN
position.
4. Using a digital volt/ohmmeter (DVOM), measure
the voltage at pins 12 and 58.
Is the voltage within the specified value?
1. With the J 39700 Breakout Box and J 47275
4.755.0V
TCM Breakout installed as in Step 3, reconnect
the 16 pin breakout connector.
2. With the engine OFF turn the ignition to the RUN
position.
3. Using a DVOM, measure the voltage at pins 12
and 58.
Is the voltage reading within specified value?
1. With the J 39700 Breakout box and J 47275 TCM Idle > 0.98 volts
Breakout installed as in Step 4, refer to
Full Throttle
Appendix F, Section B.
< 3.921 volts
2. Using a DVOM, measure the voltage at pins 44
and 58.
3. Perform a voltage reading at Idle and full throttle.
Is the voltage reading at Idle and Full Throttle within
the specified value?
1. With the engine OFF and the ignition in the ON
position, measure the voltage at pins 44 and 58.
2. Slowly increase the throttle from Idle to Full
throttle.
3. The increase in voltage should be steady, without
dropouts, as throttle is increased.
Was the voltage steady?

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Yes
Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

No
Go to
Beginning the
Troubleshooting
Process
(Section 54)
Resolve
voltage problem
(Refer to
DTC P0562
and P0563)

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

Go to
Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 9

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DTC P0122 Pedal Position Sensor CircuitLow Voltage (contd)
Step
7

9
10

11

522

Action
With the J 39700 Breakout Box and J 47275 TCM
Breakout unplugged at the TCM and the TPS
connector unplugged at the TPS, use a jumper wire
between pins A, B, and C. Using a DVOM at
J 39700 Breakout Box check the TPS harness
continuity at pin locations 112, 144, and 158.
Were there any opens or short between the three wires?
Repair the wiring harness (refer to OEM wiring
harness repair procedure).
Is the repair complete?
Replace the (TPS) throttle position sensor.
Is the repair complete?
NOTE: In most cases, the TCM is not at fault.
Investigate thoroughly before replacing the TCM.
Refer to TCM diagnostic procedure (Section 36).
Is Section 36 complete?
In order to verify your repair:
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Operate the vehicle under normal driving
conditions.
Did the DTC return?

Value(s)

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Yes
Go to Step 8

No
Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 11
Go to Step 11

Begin the
diagnosis again.
Go to Step 1

System OK

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