Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Short to Ground (P274011)

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Ac60e Automatic Transmission / Transaxle / Automatic Transmission System(for 2gr-fks) / Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Short to Ground (P274011)

DESCRIPTION

The No. 2 ATF temperature sensor is installed in the transmission valve body assembly.

If the ECM detects an abnormally high ATF temperature near this sensor, it illuminates the warning indicator.

HINT:

The temperature of ATF easily rises when towing, climbing hills, in traffic, etc.
If the No. 2 ATF temperature sensor becomes short-circuited, the signal that indicates that the ATF temperature is 150°C (302°F) or higher is input into the ECM.

Vehicle conditions when the sensor is normal and when the sensor is short-circuited are indicated in the table below.

No. 2 ATF Temperature Sensor State	Detection Condition	Symptom	Recovery Condition
Sensor is normal	ATF temperature higher than 150°C (302°F)	ATF temperature warning indicator remains on	ATF temperature below 135°C (275°F)*1
Sensor is normal	ATF temperature higher than 130°C (266°F)	Shift point too high	ATF temperature below 110°C (230°F)
Sensor is short-circuited	Any conditions	Shift point too high	Symptoms still occur
Sensor is short-circuited	Engine coolant temperature higher than 95°C (203°F)	Lock-up at 3rd gear*2	Symptoms still occur

HINT:

*1: When ATF temperature is in the normal range, it decreases to below 135°C (275°F) within 5 minutes with the shift lever in P or N in an idling state.

*2: When ATF temperature is normal, transmission lock-up occurs in 4th, 5th and 6th gear with the shift lever in D or with the S6 range selected, in 4th or 5th gear with the S5 range selected, and 4th gear with the S4 range selected.

DTC Code	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	SAE
P274011	The output voltage from the No. 2 ATF temperature sensor is below 0.0459 V for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Short in No. 2 ATF temperature sensor circuit No. 2 ATF temperature sensor (transmission wire) ECM	P2742

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The No. 2 ATF temperature sensor converts the ATF temperature to an electrical resistance value. Based on the resistance, the ECM determines the ATF temperature and detects a short in the No. 2 ATF temperature sensor circuit. If the resistance value of the No. 2 ATF temperature sensor is below 25 Ω*, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the No. 2 ATF temperature sensor or wiring. The ECM stores the DTC.

*: 150°C (302°F) or higher is indicated regardless of the actual ATF temperature.

HINT:

The ATF temperature can be checked on the Techstream display.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P071011 (See page CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT ).

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs (See page ).
Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the automatic transmission are replaced (See page ).

HINT:

After the repair, clear the DTCs and perform the following procedure to check that DTCs are not output.

Start the engine and wait for 3 seconds or more.
Check for DTCs again (See page ).

1. DATA LIST

HINT:

Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic 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.

(a) Warm up the engine.

(b) Turn the ignition switch off.

(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(e) Turn the Techstream on.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List.

(g) According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

Transmission

Tester Display	Measurement Item/Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
A/T Oil Temperature No. 2	No. 2 ATF temperature sensor value/ Min.: -40°C (-40°F) Max.: 150°C (302°F)	Approx. 80°C (176°F): After stall test Equal to ambient temperature when cold soak	If the value -40°C (-40°F) or 150°C (302°F), No. 2 ATF temperature sensor circuit is open or shorted.

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

A/T Oil Temperature No. 2

No. 2 ATF temperature sensor value/

Min.: -40°C (-40°F)

Max.: 150°C (302°F)

Approx. 80°C (176°F): After stall test
Equal to ambient temperature when cold soak

If the value -40°C (-40°F) or 150°C (302°F), No. 2 ATF temperature sensor circuit is open or shorted.

HINT:

When DTC P274011 is output and the Techstream indicates 150°C (302°F) or higher, there is a short circuit.
When DTC P274015 is output and the Techstream indicates -40°C (-40°F), there is an open circuit.
Check the temperature displayed on the Techstream in order to check if a malfunction exists.

Temperature Displayed	Malfunction
-40°C (-40°F)	Open circuit
150°C (302°F) or higher	Short circuit

PROCEDURE

1.	INSPECT NO. 2 ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE)

(a) Disconnect the E1 transmission wire connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
5 (OT2+) - 6 (OT2-)	Always	25 Ω to 156 kΩ
5 (OT2+) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
6 (OT2-) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

HINT:

If the resistance is out of the specified range at any of the ATF temperatures shown in the table below, the driveability of the vehicle may decrease.

ATF Temperature	Specified Condition
10°C (50°F)	5 to 8 kΩ
25°C (77°F)	2.5 to 4.5 kΩ
110°C (230°F)	0.22 to 0.28 kΩ

Text in Illustration

*a	Component without harness connected (Transmission Wire)

REPLACE NO. 2 ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE)

2.	CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION WIRE - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the ECM connectors.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
E10-34 (THO2) - E9-23 (ETHW)	Always	25 Ω to 156 kΩ
E10-34 (THO2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

Text in Illustration

*a	Rear view of wire harness connector (to ECM)

REPLACE ECM

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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