AX–92 U140F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
DTC P0793 Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "A"
DESCRIPTION
This sensor detects the rotation speed of the counter gear. By comparing the counter gear speed signal
(NC) with the direct clutch speed sensor signal (NT), the ECM detects the shift timing of the gears and
approximately controls the engine torque and hydraulic pressure according to various conditions. Thus
smooth gear shifting is performed.
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0793 ECM detects conditions (a) and (b) • Open or short in speed sensor NC circuit
continuously for 5 sec. or more (1 trip • Speed sensor NC
detection logic): • ECM
(a) Park/Neutral position switch (NSW) is OFF
(b) Speed sensor NC: Less than 300 rpm
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The NC terminal of the ECM detects revolution signals from speed sensor NC (counter gear rpm). The
ECM calculates gear shifts by comparing speed sensor NT with speed sensor NC.
While the vehicle is operating in the 2nd, 3rd or O/D gear position with the shift lever on D, if the counter
gear revolution is less than 300 rpm*1 and the output shaft revolution is more than 1,000 rpm*2, the ECM
detects the trouble, illuminates the MIL and stores the DTC.
*1: Pulse is not output or is irregularly output.
*2: The vehicle speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) or more.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs P0793: Speed sensor (NC)/Verify pulse input
Required sensors/Components Speed sensor (NC), Speed sensor (NT), NSW switch
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 5 sec.
MIL operation Immediate
Sequence of operation None
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present. P0500: VSS
P0748: Shift solenoid SL1
P0778: Shift solenoid SL2
P0982, P0983: Shift solenoid S4
Engine Running
NSW switch OFF
Output shaft rpm 1,000 rpm or more
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Sensor signal rpm Less than 300 rpm
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
AX Counter gear speed sensor (NC) 4th (O/D) when shift lever is on D (after warming up the engine);
Intermediate shaft speed (NC) becomes close to the engine speed
U140F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM AX–93
WIRING DIAGRAM
ECM
Speed Sensor NC
NC+
NC-
C119175E13
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Using the intelligent tester's DATA LIST allows switch, sensor, actuator and other item values to be read
without removing any parts. Reading the DATA LIST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
NOTICE:
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend
solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST.
6. Follow the instructions on the tester and read the DATA LIST.
Item Measurement Item/ Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
(Display)
SPD (NC) Counter gear speed/ 4th (O/D) when shift lever is on D Data is displayed in increments of
Min.: 0 rpm (after warming up the engine); 50 rpm
Max.: 12,750 rpm Intermediate shaft speed (NC)
becomes close to the engine
speed
HINT:
• SPD (NC) is always 0 rpm while driving:
Open or short in the sensor or circuit.
• SPD (NC) is always more than 0 and less than 300 rpm while driving the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 mph)
or more:
Sensor trouble, improper installation, or intermittent connection trouble of the circuit.
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AX–94 U140F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
1 INSPECT SPEED SENSOR (INSTALLATION)
(a) Check the speed sensor NC installation.
OK:
Installation bolt is tightened properly and there is
no clearance between the sensor and transaxle
case.
NG REPLACE SPEED SENSOR NC
Clearance
OK NG
BR03795E30
OK
2 INSPECT SPEED SENSOR NC
(a) Disconnect the B24 sensor connector from the transaxle.
(b) Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1-2 20°C (68°F) 560 to 680 Ω
NG REPLACE SPEED SENSOR NC
2 1
C058536E13
OK
3 CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SPEED SENSOR - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the B30 ECM connector.
(b) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side
connector.
Standard resistance
Wire Harness Side
B30 Tester Connection Specified Condition
B30-101 (NC+) - B30-102 (NC-) 560 to 680 Ω
B30-101 (NC+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
B30-102 (NC-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND
CONNECTOR
NC+ NC-
AX A107892E26
U140F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM AX–95
OK
REPLACE ECM
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