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P0668




DTC P0667, P0668, or P0669

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0667
- Control Module Temperature Sensor Performance

DTC P0668
- Control Module Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0669
- Control Module Temperature Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Circuit/System Description

The transmission control module (TCM) temperature sensor is located inside of the Control Solenoid Valve Assembly which has no serviceable components. The TCM temperature sensor provides the temperature of the TCM. This temperature reading is used in various shifting and diagnostic routines in the TCM software. This fault is handled inside the TCM and no external circuits are involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P0667

* DTC P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, P0401, P042E, P0658, P0667, P0668, P0669, P06AD, P06AE, P0712, P0713, P0716, P0717, P0722, P0723, P0962, P0963, P0966, P0967, P0970, P0971, P215C, P2720, P2721, P2729, or P2730 is not set.

* Engine torque signal is valid.

* Ignition voltage is 9-32 V.

* Engine speed is 400-7500 RPM for 5 seconds.

* Throttle position signal is valid.

P0668

* Ignition voltage is 9-32 V.

* Engine speed is 400-7500 RPM for 5 seconds.

* DTC P0668 is not set.

P0669

* DTC P0669, P0716, P0717, P0722, or P0723 is not set.

* Ignition voltage is 9-32 V.

* Engine speed is 400-7500 RPM for 5 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0667

* TCM detects a 20-50°C (36-90°F) or greater difference between the transmission fluid temperature and TCM substrate temperature, which depends on the average of the transmission fluid temperature, TCM substrate temperature, and TCM power up temperature.

* TCM detects a 8-10°C (14-18°F) or greater difference between the TCM power up temperature and TCM substrate temperature, which depends on the average of the transmission fluid temperature, TCM substrate temperature, and TCM power up temperature.

* Above conditions have to be met for 5 minutes within a 6 minute period.

P0668

TCM internal temperature is 254°C (489°F) or greater for 1 minute.

P0669

TCM internal temperature is -254°C (-425°F) or less for 1 minute.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTCs P0667, P0668, and P0669 are Type B DTCs.

* TCM defaults to a calculated TCM temperature based on the TCM power up temperature.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0667, P0668, and P0669 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

The TCM temperature sensor is located inside of the Control Solenoid Valve Assembly and its output should resemble that of the transmission fluid temperature sensor output.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

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Description and Operation

* Transmission General Description Transmission General Description

* Transmission Component and System Description Transmission Component and System Description

* Electronic Component Description Electronic Component Description

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify the scan tool TCM Temperature parameter is between -254 and +254°C (-425 and +489°F).

If not between -254 and +254°C (-425 and +489°F)
Replace the Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly.

If between -254 and +254°C (-425 and +489°F)

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

4. Verify the DTC does not set.

If a DTC sets
Replace the Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly.

If a DTC does not set

5. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement Service and Repair

* Perform the Transmission Adaptive Values Learn Transmission Adaptive Values Learn following all transmission repairs.

* Control Module References Control Module References for control solenoid valve assembly replacement, programming and setup.