DTC P2544:00 [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]SM2445299
DTC P2544:00 [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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DTC P2544:00

Engine torque signal error (invalid signal)

DETECTION CONDITION
• If the engine torque signal or engine torque-loss signal from the PCM, which is transmitted using the CAN communication, is invalid and the condition has continued for 500 ms or more.
Diagnostic support note:
• The MIL illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
• The AT warning light illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
• PENDING CODE is not available.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• The DTC is stored in the TCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• PCM malfunction
• TCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded on the repair order?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related service information availability.
• Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY DTC HAVE BEEN PRESENTED
• Switch the ignition to off, then to ON (Engine off).
• Read the DTC in the PCM.
• Are any DTCs stored?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P2544:00 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC using the M-MDS.
• Perform the following procedure to ensure that the DTC has been resolved:
1. Start the engine.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Drive the vehicle in D range for 500 ms or more.
• Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the TCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY NO DTC HAS BEEN PRESENTED
• Perform the “Reading DTCs Procedure”. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
• Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.