4T40-E / 4T45-E Automatic Transaxle

DTC P0502





Test 1-8





Test 9-15

Circuit Description with 4T40-E / 4T45-E Automatic Transaxle
The Automatic Transmission Output (Shaft) Speed Sensor (AT OSS)provides vehicle speed information to the PCM. The AT OSS is a permanent magnet generator mounted to the transmission case. The AT OSS produces an AC voltage as the transmission speed sensor rotor teeth pass through the sensor's magnetic field. The AC voltage level increases as the speed of the vehicle increases. The PCM converts the AC voltage into a digital signal. The PCM uses the vehicle speed signal to determine shift timing, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) apply, TCC release, and gear ratio calculations.
When the PCM detects a low output speed and the vehicle has a large engine speed in a drive gear, then DTC P0502 sets. DTC P0502 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ No MAP DTCs P0107 or P0108.
^ No TP DTCs P0121, P0122, or P0123.
^ No AT ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717.
^ No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810.
^ The transmission is in a drive range.
^ The TP angle is greater than 12 percent.
^ The MAP is greater than 50 kPa.
^ The input speed is greater than 2000 RPM.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The output speed is less than 3.2 km/h (2 mph) for 3 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.
^ The PCM commands maximum line pressure.
^ The PCM freezes transmission adapt functions.
^ The PCM calculates output speed from input speed, engine speed, and commanded gear.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
^ The PCM stores DTC P0502 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in, which the diagnostic test runs and passes.
^ A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC.
^ The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring.
^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests the ability of the AT OSS to produce an AC voltage. This step also verifies the integrity of the wiring to the PCM.
4. This step tests the AT OSS circuit for correct resistance.