Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition




The gear-shift position sensor signals provide the transmission control module (TCM) with data on the gear selector position. This is done by grounding a combination of signals A, B, C and PA inside the gear position sensor. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM-0039 is stored if the control module registers an unacceptable combination of A, B, C and PA for a period of approximately 10 seconds as shown below (depending on the transmission).





black dot = 0-2 V below battery voltage
o = ground

Substitute value
- The control module "Limp Home" program has been initiated.

Possible source
- Contact resistance in the terminals.
- Short-circuit to supply voltage or ground in the signal cable.
- Open-circuit in the signal cable.
- Incorrectly adjusted gear-shift position sensor.
- Defective gear-shift position sensor.

Fault symptom[s]
- General orange warning lamp lit.
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lit.
- No lock-up function.
- Harsh gear shifting.
- No shifting.

Caution! The gear-shift position sensor will malfunction if there is a short-circuit to supply voltage.

Hint: Harsh shifting - due to disabled line pressure solenoid STH control. This results in constant maximum line pressure and leads to harsher shifting and gear engagement.
No shifting -because the transmission control module (TCM) prevents activation of the solenoids. This stops gear-shifting.