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2.3L ('02-'11) Transmission Issue P0715 and checked TSS


RangertoWork

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Hello,
2008 4c 2.3L automatic.

Getting P0715 code. checked the TSS sensor at the transmission plug and got 112ohm, so the sensor seems to be ok.

I want to check cabling at PCM, but I can't seem to find how the pins are numbered? is it 1 at the top left and just keep counting? or is in when your facing the PCM module?

Hopefully someone has a diagram of the connector that shows what pins are what number.

I have already looked at this diagram, but it's a little lacking in labeling. Are the conductor numbers on the left and right of the sheet the pins on the PCM module? Also, this is for the 4.0L, so i don't know if it's the same for the 2.3L
file:///D:/DOWNLOADS/1997%204.0%20engine%204-1.pdf

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The newer PCMs have 3 connectors, C175B, C175E and C175T
Letters stand for Body, Engine and Transmission

Diagram here: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/2c/ec/b3/2cecb3c6b2d7fb0c294b3bf82a0380ad.jpg

Ford PCMs are the same across most models each year just different firmware and software for engine size and transmission model

The TSS sensor is a VR sensor so generates its own AC Voltage Sine Wave signal
And only the + half of this signal is used, so the wire on pin 3 of the 16 pin connector on transmission should read as a Ground
Pin 2 is the wire that goes to the PCM with the signal

5R55E wires.jpg
 

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Thanks for the clear info, i couldn't find those wireing diargrams, but that's great.

It must be a failing TSS sensor. I tested it five days ago, and it was in spec, but was throwing the error. Then i checked it a two days latter, and it was a 140+ohms. Checked it two days after that, just wanted to be sure before i pull the trigger on $1K of repairs and was getting nothing on pin2-3.

I had no problem with continuity between 16pin at transmission and PCM, so I'm confident it's not that.

I checked it with three different multi meters, just to test the tester.

Will try to report back if the repair is successful.
 

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There is 2 wire connector for TSS inside the pan, long shot but its there
 

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