DTC P0791 [FS5A-EL]


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DTC P0791

Intermediate sensor circuit malfunction

DETECTION CONDITION

• Secondary gear revolution speed signal is not input after the following conditions are met and 4.5 s or more have passed.
- D range selected
- Engine coolant temperature 60 °C {140 °F} or more
- Engine speed 500 rpm or more
- Vehicle speed 40 km/h {25 mph} or more
Diagnostic support note:
• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
• The MIL illuminates if the TCM detects the above malfunction conditions during the first drive cycle.
• The PENDING CODE is available if the TCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• The AT warning light illuminates.
• The DTC is stored in the TCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Intermediate sensor malfunction
• Open circuit in wiring harness between intermediate sensor terminal B and TCM terminal 2L
• Short to ground in wiring harness between intermediate sensor terminal B and TCM terminal 2L
• Open circuit in wiring harness between intermediate sensor terminal A and AT main relay terminal A
• Short to ground in wiring harness between intermediate sensor terminal A and AT main relay terminal A
• Open circuit in wiring harness between intermediate sensor terminal C and body ground
• Damaged connectors between intermediate sensor and TCM
• TCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED

• Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
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 SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY

• Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair 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

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Disconnect the intermediate sensor connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Is the connection normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the pin or connector, then go to Step 11.
4

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SENSOR POWER CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

• Verify that the intermediate sensor connector is disconnected.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
• Inspect the voltage between intermediate sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and ground.
• Is the voltage B+?
Yes
Go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
5

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SENSOR POWER CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Inspect for continuity between intermediate sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and ground.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 11.
6

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

• Verify that the intermediate sensor connector is disconnected.
• Inspect for continuity between intermediate sensor (wiring harness-side) terminal C and ground.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 11.
7

INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION

• Disconnect the TCM connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Is the connection normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the pin or connector, then go to Step 11.
8

INSPECT SECONDARY GEAR REVOLUTION SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

• Disconnect the TCM connector and intermediate sensor connector.
• Inspect for continuity between intermediate sensor terminal B and TCM terminal 2L.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to Step 11.
9

INSPECT SECONDARY GEAR REVOLUTION SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND

• Verity that the intermediate sensor connector and TCM connector are disconnected.
• Inspect for continuity between TCM terminal 2L and body ground.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then go to the next step.
No
Replace the intermediate sensor, then go to the next step.
10

INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SENSOR

• Inspect the intermediate sensor.
• Is intermediate sensor normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the intermediate sensor, then go to the next step.
11
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0791 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC from the memory using the WDS or equivalent.
• Warm up engine.
• Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for 4.5 s or more while monitoring PIDs.
- Engine coolant temp (ECT PID): 60 °C {140 °F} or more
- Drive in D range
- Vehicle speed (VSS PID): 40 km/h {25 mph} or more
• Is the PENDING CODE present?
Yes
Replace the TCM, then go to the next step.
No
No concern is detected. Go to the next step.
12
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform the "After Repair Procedure".
• Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.