2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 21 - TRANSAXLE

P128E-TCM POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT 2 OVERCURRENT - TIPM

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.







Possible Causes
 
INPUT OR OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
 
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
 
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
 
TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
 


Always perform the CVT Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - CVT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)



Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE

Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

Is the DTC active at this time?

Yes


No

2. CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE

Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

Are there any Input or Output Speed Sensor or Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) DTCs present?

Yes


No

3. CHECK THE TCM

Disconnect the amp meter from the TIPM C10 harness connector and battery positive.
Disconnect the TCM C1 harness connector.
Connect the positive probe of an ammeter to battery positive and connect the negative probe to the (T16) Transmission Control Output circuit in the TIPM C10 harness connector.
Read the amperage on the ammeter.

Does the amperage read below 2.0 amps?

Yes


No

4. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

Were there any problems found?

Yes


No