Description

Short-circuit to ground or low-resistance connection to ground at negative sensor terminal.

Effects on the driving operation

No retarder operation.

Main pressure to maximum.

Reduction of the engine torque to protect the transmission.

Hard shifts

Possible causes

Ground connection in plug connection, cabling or sensor.

Place of action

Speed sensor for sun gear 3

(negative terminal of the sensor or the sensor circuit)

Instruction

Check plug connections, cabling and sensor.

Setting conditions of the event

No description available.

Testing conditions of the event

No description available.

Final function check

If the defective component cannot be clearly identified, you should try to reproduce the fault:

• Reinstall the component in the vehicle.
• Test function.

After the fault has been eliminated, the following steps have to be carried out:

• Conduct a test drive with function check.
• Read the fault memory
• Check transmission for leaks.
• Perform a final visual inspection.

These steps are necessary to ensure the entire vehicle functions correctly.

See also:

		Troubleshooting a short-circuit to ground
		Aftersales service index