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DTC P215B

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P215B: Vehicle Speed - Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Correlation

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

OSS Supply Voltage

P0722, P0723

P0722, P0723

P0722, P0723

P0721, P215B

OSS Signal

P0722, P0723

P0722, P0723

P0722, P0723

P0721, P215B

Typical Scan Tool Data

Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor

Circuit

Normal Range

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine running, normal operating temperature

Signal

0-7,000 RPM

0 RPM

0 RPM

Supply Voltage

-

0 RPM

0 RPM

OSS Supply Voltage

Circuit

Normal Range

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Key ON, Engine OFF or Engine running, normal operating temperature

Signal

OK

OK

OK

Supply Voltage

OK

Out of Range

Out of Range

8.3-9.3 Volts = OK, Any other voltage = Out of range

Circuit/System Description

The A/Trans Output Speed Sensor Assembly has 2 internal hall-effect type sensors, and is capable of sensing both speed and direction. The output speed sensor is internal to the transmission and mounts to the A/Trans case assembly and is connected to the transmission control module (TCM) through the control solenoid valve assembly and transmission internal harness. The A/Trans Output Speed Sensor Assembly faces the park gear machined teeth surface. The sensor receives 8.3-9.3 volts on the OSS supply voltage circuit from the TCM. As the output shaft rotates, the sensor produces a signal frequency based on the machined surface of the output shaft.

The two sensor elements in the output speed sensor assembly are spaced approximately 1/2 a tooth apart.

    • When the vehicle is moving in a forward direction, sensor A detects a particular tooth before sensor B.
    • When the vehicle is moving in a reverse direction, sensor B detects a particular tooth before sensor A.

The electronics in the sensor combine the two signals and send a signal with a different pulse width. This signal is interpreted by the transmission control module for speed and direction and is transmitted through the serial data circuits to the engine control module (ECM) and the hybrid powertrain control module. The ECM, hybrid powertrain control module, and transmission control module compare the output speed sensor signal with the anti lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor signal. The TCM is part of the control solenoid valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The hybrid powertrain control module is part of the drive motor generator power inverter module and is not serviced separately.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The vehicle speed is greater than 10 km/h (6 mph).
    • The vehicle is not in Park or neutral.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

ECM

The ECM OSS signal and the ABS wheel speed sensor signals differ by greater than 10 km/h (6 mph) for more than 10 seconds.

Hybrid Powertrain Control Module

The ECM OSS signal and the ABS wheel speed sensor signals differ by greater than 10 km/h (6 mph) for more than 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

ECM

    • The ECM commands reduced vehicle power.
    • PROPULSION POWER REDUCED message is displayed on the driver information centre.

Hybrid Powertrain Control Module

The hybrid powertrain control module calculates the transmission output speed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

ECM

P215B is a Type A DTC.

Hybrid Powertrain Control Module

P215B is a Type B DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

The hybrid system is very sensitive to the OSS signal for overall operation.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Inspect for broken driveline components.
  2. Operate the vehicle at 16-32 km/h (10-20 mph) while observing the Transmission OSS and ABS wheel parameters on the scan tool.
The OSS and ABS wheel speed signal displays should not vary by greater than 10 km/h (6 mph).

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify that DTC C0035-C0050, C1207-C1210, C1221-C1228, C1232-C1235, C005A, C0245, C122E, P0721, P0722, P0723, U0073, U0074, U0077, U0101, U0129, or U1833 is not set.
  2. If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
  3. Program the control module which set the DTC with the latest software version and retest for DTCs.
  4. If the DTC resets, replace the control module which set the DTC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ECM or Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module, also called the Power Inverter Module, replacement, programming, and setup.

   


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