MULTI-MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0915, P0916, P0917

DTC Code DTC Name
P0915 Gear Shift Position Circuit Range / Performance
P0916 Gear Shift Position Circuit Low
P0917 Gear Shift Position Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

The shift stroke sensor is mounted on the shift and select actuator, and detects the shift position of the shift and select lever shaft. The sensor consists of a sensor arm, magnetic yoke and 2 Hall ICs. This sensor is a non-contact type, and uses Hall-effect elements (Hall ICs: main and sub), in order to yield accurate signals.

When the shift and select actuator is operating in the shift direction, the magnetic yoke that is coaxially positioned on the sensor arm is rotated and the magnet position changes. The Hall ICs convert the magnet position change into the voltage signal and send it to the TCM. The TCM judges the shift motor operating condition (whether the gear is shifted to Reverse, 1st, 3rd and 5th or 2nd, 4th and 6th) based on the signal from the shift stroke sensor.

The main and sub circuits in the shift stroke sensor have the same output characteristics.

The sensor construction and operation of the shift stroke sensor are basically the same as those of the clutch stroke sensor.

A01VEE4E01
Text In Illustration
*a Shift and Select Actuator Operation
*b Shift Direction
*c Select Direction
A01VE0BE19
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0915

Deviation between sensor signal 1 (main) and sensor signal 2 (sub) is 2.0 mm (0.078 in.) or more for 1.0 second or more

(1-trip detection logic)

  • Shift stroke sensor

  • Wire harness or connector

  • TCM
P0916

Shift stroke sensor (main) signal voltage is 0.2 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more

(1-trip detection logic)

Shift stroke sensor (sub) signal voltage is 0.2 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more

(1-trip detection logic)
P0917

Shift stroke sensor (main) signal voltage is 4.8 V or more for 0.5 seconds or more

(1-trip detection logic)

Shift stroke sensor (sub) signal voltage is 4.8 V or more for 0.5 seconds or more

(1-trip detection logic)

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01VEACE06
*a Sub
*b Main
*c Shift Stroke Sensor

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

In shift stroke sensor replacement, perform [Initialization and Learning] (See page ) and [Synchronization Position Calibration] Click here after installing the sensor.

If the sensor is installed without performing [Initialization and Learning] and [Synchronization Position Calibration], it may cause driving performance degradation or system component breakage.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT TCM (VCS1 AND VCS2 VOLTAGE)


    1. Disconnect the shift stroke sensor connector.

    2. A01VHZRE02
      Text In Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Shift Stroke Sensor)

      Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      E3-2 (E2S1) - E3-3 (VCS1) Ignition switch ON 4.7 to 5.3 V
      E3-5 (E2S2) - E3-6 (VCS2) Ignition switch ON 4.7 to 5.3 V

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SHIFT STROKE SENSOR - TCM) Click here

    OK

  2. INSPECT SHIFT STROKE SENSOR


    1. Remove the shift stroke sensor.

    2. A01VLTWE19
      Text In Illustration
      *1 Sensor Arm
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Shift Stroke Sensor)
      *b Main

      Measure the voltage between the terminals of the shift stroke sensor connector (main).


      1. Prepare 3 dry cell batteries (1.5 V) and 2 leads for connecting the batteries and the sensor.

      2. Connect the batteries in series.

      3. Connect the positive battery terminal to sensor terminal 3 (VCS1), and the negative battery terminal to sensor terminal 2 (E2S1).

      4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage (combined dry cell battery voltage of 4.5 V)
        Tester Connection

        Condition

        (Sensor Angle)

        		 Specified Condition
        1 (VSS1) - 2 (E2S1) 55° Approximately 4.05 V
        0° Approximately 2.25 V
        -55° Approximately 0.45 V
        Reference Voltage (combined dry cell battery voltage of 5.0 +/- 0.3 V)
        Tester Connection

        Condition

        (Sensor Angle)

        		 Specified Condition
        1 (VSS1) - 2 (E2S1) 55° Approximately 4.5 V
        0° Approximately 2.5 V
        -55° Approximately 0.5 V
    3. A01VLTWE20
      Text In Illustration
      *1 Sensor Arm
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Shift Stroke Sensor)
      *b Sub

      Measure the voltage between the terminals of the shift stroke sensor connector (Sub).


      1. Connect the positive battery terminal to sensor terminal 6 (VCS2), and the negative battery terminal to sensor terminal 5 (E2S2).

      2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage (combined dry cell battery voltage of 4.5 V)
        Tester Connection

        Condition

        (Sensor Angle)

        		 Specified Condition
        4 (VSS2) - 5 (E2S2) 55° Approximately 4.05 V
        0° Approximately 2.25 V
        -55° Approximately 0.45 V
        Reference Voltage (combined dry cell battery voltage of 5.0 +/- 0.3 V)
        Tester Connection

        Condition

        (Sensor Angle)

        		 Specified Condition
        4 (VSS2) - 5 (E2S2) 55° Approximately 4.5 V
        0° Approximately 2.5 V
        -55° Approximately 0.5 V

        Note


        • Do not apply more than 6 V

        • Do not use a sensor which has been dropped.


    NG

    REPLACE SHIFT STROKE SENSOR Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SHIFT STROKE SENSOR - TCM)


    1. Disconnect the TCM connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E3-1 (VSS1) - A47-18 (VSS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      E3-4 (VSS2) - A47-29 (VSS2) Always Below 1 Ω
      A47-18 (VSS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A47-29 (VSS2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. REPLACE TCM


    1. Replace the TCM Click here.


    NEXT

  5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning for multi-mode manual transaxle system Click here.


    NEXT

    END

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SHIFT STROKE SENSOR - TCM)


    1. Disconnect the TCM connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E3-2 (E2S1) - A47-17 (E2S1) Always Below 1 Ω
      E3-3 (VCS1) - A47-19 (VCS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      E3-5 (E2S2) - A47-28 (E2S2) Always Below 1 Ω
      E3-6 (VCS2) - A47-30 (VCS2) Always Below 1 Ω
      A47-17 (E2S1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A47-19 (VCS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A47-28 (E2S2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A47-30 (VCS2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  7. REPLACE TCM


    1. Replace the TCM Click here.


    NEXT

  8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning for multi-mode manual transaxle system Click here.


    NEXT

    END

  9. REPLACE SHIFT STROKE SENSOR


    1. Replace the shift stroke sensor Click here.


    NEXT

  10. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform the initialization and learning for multi-mode manual transaxle system Click here.


    NEXT

    END