Circuit Description
The engine control module (ECM) sends engine coolant temperature data to the transmission control module (TCM). The TCM uses this data to initiate warm-up shift patterns and to establish default transmission fluid temperature (TFT) values. The data is sent to the TCM through a communication network called the controller area network (CAN). Two circuits are used to communicate CAN data between the ECM and TCM. A fault in the CAN will not cause DTC P0115 to set by itself. If a CAN fault occurs, other DTCs will set before DTC P0115.
When the TCM receives invalid engine coolant temperature data from the ECM, then DTC P0115 will set. DTC P0115 is a type C DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds. |
| • | No other CAN errors are present. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM receives no valid engine coolant temperature data from the ECM for 2 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM does not request the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The TCM uses 25°C (77°F) as a default engine coolant temperature value. |
| • | The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0115 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the DTC passes. |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||
2 |
Important:
Did you record any ECM Failure Records? | -- | Go to Step 3 | |||||
3 |
Did DTC P0115 reset? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | ||||
4 | Did any other DTCs set? | -- | Go to Step 5 | |||||
5 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 6 | -- | ||||
6 | Perform the following operation to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 2 | ||||
7 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |
