Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002B35F
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [03/2023 -           ]
Title: K120 / K121 (CVT): K121 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: P274912,P274914,P274931; Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Short to Battery; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [03/2023 -        ]

DTC

P274912

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Short to Battery

DTC

P274914

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Short to Ground or Open

DTC

P274931

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" No Signal

DESCRIPTION

The transmission revolution sensor (NSS) detects the secondary pulley speed and sends it to the ECM.

The ECM determines the current gear ratio from the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) signal.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

DTC Output from

Priority

Note

P274912

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Short to Battery

The transmission revolution sensor (NSS) signal is normal but the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) output voltage is higher than 1.8 V for 4.5 seconds or more (1-trip detection logic).

  • Wire harness or connector
  • Transmission revolution sensor (NSS)
  • ECM

Comes on

Engine

A

SAE Code:

P07CA

P274914

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Short to Ground or Open

The transmission revolution sensor (NSS) signal is normal but the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) output voltage is less than 0.2 V for 4.5 seconds or more (1-trip detection logic).

  • Wire harness or connector
  • Transmission revolution sensor (NSS)
  • ECM

Comes on

Engine

A

SAE Code:

P07C9

P274931

Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" No Signal

When the SPD signal indicates 12 km/h (7 mph) or more and the transmission revolution sensor (NT) signal indicates 780 rpm or more, the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) signal indicates less than 300 rpm for 5 seconds or more (1-trip detection logic).

  • Wire harness or connector
  • Transmission revolution sensor (NSS)
  • ECM

Comes on

Engine

A

SAE Code:

P2751

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM receives signals from the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) installed to the continuously variable transaxle and determines the secondary pulley speed in order to control the gear ratio.

If the ECM detects no signal from the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) even while the vehicle is being driven, it will determine that in the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) is malfunctioning, illuminate the MIL and store a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P07C9: Intermediate shaft speed sensor (for Belt Drive) (Transmission revolution sensor (NSS))/Range check (Low voltage)

P07CA: Intermediate shaft speed sensor (for Belt Drive) (Transmission revolution sensor (NSS))/Range check (High voltage)

P2751: Intermediate shaft speed sensor (for Belt Drive) (Transmission revolution sensor (NSS))/Verify pulse input

Required sensors/Components

Transmission revolution sensor (NSS)

Transmission revolution sensor (NT)

Vehicle speed sensor

Frequency of operation

Continuous

Duration

P07C9, P07CA: 4.5 sec.

P2751: 5 sec.

MIL operation

Immediate

Sequence of operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All

Battery voltage

8 V or more

Ignition switch

ON

Starter

OFF

P07C9, P07CA

Intermediate shaft speed sensor pulse input fail (P2751)

(Pending / MIL)

Not detected

P2751

Intermediate shaft speed sensor range check fail (P07C9, P07CA)

(Pending / MIL)

Not detected

D range position switch

ON

R range position switch

OFF

Park position switch

OFF

Neutral position switch

OFF

Engine

Running

Pressure control solenoid circuit fail (P0962, P0963, P0966, P0967, P2826, P2827, P282F, P2830)

(Pending + MIL)

Not detected

Torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid circuit fail (P2763, P2764)

(Pending + MIL)

Not detected

Shift solenoid circuit fail (P08D2, P08D3, P08DB, P08DC, P099E, P099F)

(Pending + MIL)

Not detected

Vehicle speed

12 km/h (7.46 mph) or more

Turbine speed sensor revolution

780 rpm or more

One of the following conditions is met: Condition (A) or (B)

  • Condition (A)

    ECT

    20°C (68°F) or more

    ECT sensor circuit fail (P0117, P0118)

    (Pending + MIL)

    Not detected

    All of the following conditions are met

    2 sec. or more

    - Park position switch

    OFF

    - Neutral position switch

    OFF

    Condition (B)

    One of the following conditions is met

    -

    - ECT

    Less than 20°C (68°F)

    - ECT sensor circuit fail (P0117, P0118)

    (Pending + MIL)

    Detected

    All of the following conditions are met

    30 sec. or more

    - Park position switch

    OFF

    - Neutral position switch

    OFF

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P07C9

Intermediate shaft speed sensor voltage

Less than 0.2 V

P07CA

Intermediate shaft speed sensor voltage

More than 1.8 V

P2751

Intermediate shaft speed sensor revolution

Less than 300 rpm

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

P07C9, P07CA

Intermediate shaft speed sensor voltage

0.2 V or more and 1.8 V or less

P2751

Intermediate shaft speed sensor revolution

300 rpm or more

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

HINT:

  • After repairs have been completed, clear the DTCs and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
  • When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the Clear Permanent DTC procedure.

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  1. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
  3. Perform the D Position Shift Test inspection in Road Test. [*1]

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    HINT:

    [*1]: Normal judgment procedure.

    The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

  4. Stop the vehicle.
  5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  6. Input the DTC: P274912, P274914 or P274931.
  7. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment
    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

  • Strictly observe posted speed limits, traffic laws and road conditions.
  • Do not drive the vehicle with the cable of the GTS contacting the pedals, shift lever or steering wheel.
  • Driving the vehicle with the cable of the GTS contacting these areas could impede vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
  • Do not operate the GTS while driving the vehicle.
  • Operating the GTS while driving the vehicle will prevent you from paying sufficient attention to vehicle surroundings, and could result in a serious accident.

NOTICE:

  • Perform the universal trip to clear permanent DTCs.

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  • Perform registration and/or initialization when parts related to the continuously variable transaxle system are replaced.

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  • Check that no DTCs are stored after performing initialization.

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PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING GTS (NSS SENSOR VOLTAGE)

(a) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

NSS Sensor Voltage

Transmission revolution sensor (NSS) output voltage

Min.: 0.000 V

Max.: 4.999 V

0.2 to 1.8 V: Engine idling (Vehicle stopped with shift lever in P or N)

-

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

NSS Sensor Voltage

Result

Proceed to

The value of NSS Sensor Voltage is between 0.2 and 1.8 V

A

None of the above conditions are met

B

B

GO TO STEP 5

A

2.

READ VALUE USING GTS (NSS SENSOR SPEED)

(a) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

NSS Sensor Speed

Secondary pulley speed (NSS)

Min.: 0 rpm

Max.: 65535 rpm

0 rpm: Vehicle stopped and shift lever in D

-

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

NSS Sensor Speed

Result

Proceed to

The value of NSS Sensor Speed is 0 rpm

A

None of the above conditions are met

B

B

GO TO STEP 5

A

3.

READ VALUE USING GTS (NSS SENSOR SPEED)

(a) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

NSS Sensor Speed

Secondary pulley speed (NSS)

Min.: 0 rpm

Max.: 65535 rpm

Equal to NC1 Sensor Speed / 1.481 / 2.28: Vehicle being driven in belt mode and synchronizer is engaged

-

NC1 Sensor Speed

Intermediate shaft (C1 clutch) speed (NC1)

Min.: 0 rpm

Max.: 65535 rpm

  • 0 rpm: Vehicle stopped and synchronizer engaged
  • Equal to NT Sensor Speed: Vehicle being driven in gear mode

-

Status of Synchronize

Synchronizer status

OFF or ON

  • OFF: Synchronizer not engaged
  • ON: Synchronizer engaged

-

Shift Mode

Shift mode status

Gear Mode or Belt Mode

-

-

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

NSS Sensor Speed

NC1 Sensor Speed

Status of Synchronize

Shift Mode

Result

Proceed to

Data List values are normal

A

Data List values are not normal

B

B

GO TO STEP 5

A

4.

REPLACE ECM

HINT:

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NEXT

PERFORM REGISTRATION AND INITIALIZATION

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5.

INSPECT TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR (NSS)

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NG

REPLACE TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR (NSS)

OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR (NSS) - ECM)

Pre-procedure1

(a) Disconnect the C70 transmission revolution sensor (NSS) connector.

(b) Disconnect the C160 ECM connector.

Procedure1

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C70-1 (NSSO) - C160-101 (NSSO)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C70-2 (NSSB) - C160-100 (NSSB)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C70-1 (NSSO) or C160-101 (NSSO) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C70-2 (NSSB) or C160-100 (NSSB) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

Post-procedure1

(d) Connect the C160 ECM connector.

(e) Connect the C70 transmission revolution sensor (NSS) connector.

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR (NSS) - ECM)

OK

7.

REPLACE ECM

HINT:

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PERFORM REGISTRATION AND INITIALIZATION

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