Here is the testing needed to check the speed sensor.
Test Step 1. CHECK THE SENSOR AND CHECK THE HARNESS AT THE TRANSMISSION
Before performing the following procedures, verify that the battery power in the ohmmeter is good and verify that the ohmmeter is set to the proper range of resistance.
Turn the key start switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect the machine harness from the internal harness of the transmission at the transmission case.
At the transmission case, measure the resistance between the two contacts of the sensor.
Table 1
Coil Resistance for TOS Sensor
Speed Sensor Part # Sensor Coil Resistance
3E-8848 1100 ± 100 ohms @ 25° C (77° F)
(###) ###-####(###) ###-####(###) ###-####1450 ± 180 ohms @ 25° C (77° F)
Expected Result:
The resistance is within the range listed in Table 1.
Results:
OK - The TOS sensor circuit resistance is within the listed range.The speed sensor and the internal harness for the transmission have not failed. Proceed to Test Step 3.
NOT OK - The TOS sensor circuit resistance is NOT within the listed range. The speed sensor and the internal harness for the transmission have failed. Proceed to Test Step 2.
Test Step 2. CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE SENSOR
Disconnect the speed sensor from the internal harness of the transmission.
Measure the resistance between the two contacts of the connector for the speed sensor.
Expected Result:
The resistance is within the range listed in Table 1.
Results:
OK - The TOS sensor resistance is within the listed range.
Repair: The internal harness for the transmission has failed. Repair the internal harness for the transmission or replace the internal harness for the transmission.
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NOT OK - The TOS sensor resistance is NOT within the listed range.
Repair: The speed sensor has failed. Replace the sensor. Adjust the speed sensor properly when the sensor is installed. See Testing and Adjusting, "Speed Sensor - Adjust".
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Test Step 3. CHECK THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE MACHINE HARNESS
The key start switch is OFF and the machine harness is disconnected from the internal harness of the transmission at the transmission case.
At the machine harness connector for the transmission, place a jumper between the two contacts that correspond to the sensor.
Disconnect the machine harness connector J2 from the ECM.
At the J2 harness connector, measure the resistance between the positive signal contact and the negative signal contact for the suspect sensor.
Expected Result:
There should be less than 5.0 ohms resistance.
Results:
OK - There is less than 5.0 ohms resistance. The machine harness is correct. Proceed to Test Step 4.
NOT OK - There is not less than 5.0 ohms resistance.
Repair: There is an open circuit in the machine harness. The open is in positive signal wire or the negative signal wire of the machine harness. Repair the machine harness or replace the machine harness.
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Test Step 4. CHECK THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT
If a jumper was used in a previous step, remove the jumper.
Reconnect the machine harness to the internal harness of the transmission at the transmission case.
At the J1 and J2 harness connectors, measure the resistance between the + signal contact (J2-25) and all sources of positive voltage and ground. The possible sources of positive voltage are contacts J1-1, J1-4, J1-6, J1-8, J1-10, J1-11, J1-12, J1-17, J1-18, J1-40, J2-1, J2-2, J2-7, J2-8, J2-13, J2-19, and J2-37. The possible sources of ground are contact J1-2, contact J1-5, contact J1-7, contact J1-15, contact J1-16, contact J2-3 and frame ground.
At the J1 and J2 harness connectors, measure the resistance between J2-31 and all sources of positive voltage and ground. The possible sources of positive voltage are contacts J1-1, J1-4, J1-6, J1-8, J1-10, J1-11, J1-12, J1-17, J1-18, J1-40, J2-1, J2-2, J2-7, J2-8, J2-13, J2-19, and J2-37. The possible sources of ground are contact J1-2, contact J1-5, contact J1-7, contact J1-15, contact J1-16, contact J2-3 and frame ground.
Expected Result:
Each resistance should be greater than 5000 ohms.
Results:
OK - Each resistance is greater than 5000 ohms. The machine harness is correct. Proceed to Test Step 5.
NOT OK - Each resistance is not greater than 5000 ohms.
Repair: There is a short in the machine harness. There is a short between the signal circuit and the circuit with a low resistance measurement. Repair the machine harness or replace the machine harness.
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Test Step 5. CHECK IF THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS STILL ACTIVE
Clean the contacts of the harness connectors.
Reconnect all harness connectors.
Turn the key start switch to the ON position.
Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.
Operate the machine. For transmission output speed sensors and the intermediate speed sensors, this step will require the machine to be moving.
Enter service mode of the Caterpillar Monitoring System. Put the diagnostic code on hold.
Observe the status of the diagnostic code indicator.
Expected Result:
The diagnostic code indicator shows "SERV CODE".
Results:
YES - The diagnostic code indicator shows "SERV CODE". Proceed to Test Step 6.
NO - The diagnostic code indicator does not show "SERV CODE".
Repair: The diagnostic code is NOT present. The problem does not exist at this time. The initial problem was probably caused by a poor electrical connection or a short at one of the harness connectors that was disconnected and reconnected. Resume normal machine operation.
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Test Step 6. CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SENSOR
Note: The transmission must be removed in order to adjust the speed sensor.
Check the speed sensor adjustment. See Testing and Adjusting, "Speed Sensor - Adjust".
Clean the contacts of the harness connectors.
Reconnect all harness connectors.
Turn the key start switch to the ON position.
Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.
Operate the machine. For transmission output speed sensors and the intermediate speed sensors, this step will require the machine to be moving.
Enter service mode of the Caterpillar Monitoring System. Put the diagnostic code on hold.
Observe the status of the diagnostic code indicator.
Expected Result:
The diagnostic code indicator shows "SERV CODE".
Results:
YES - The diagnostic code indicator shows "SERV CODE".
Repair: Replace the speed sensor. Adjust the speed sensor. See Testing and Adjusting, "Speed Sensor - Adjust".
Proceed to Test Step 7.
NO - The diagnostic code indicator does not show "SERV CODE".
Repair: The adjustment of the speed sensor corrected the problem. Resume normal machine operation.
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Test Step 7. CHECK IF THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS STILL ACTIVE
Remove connectors J1 and J2 from the ECM. Inspect the contacts and clean the contacts of the harness connectors.
Turn the key start switch to the ON position.
Enter service mode of the Caterpillar Monitoring System and clear all inactive diagnostic codes.
Operate the machine.
Determine if the diagnostic code for the speed sensor is present.
Expected Result:
CID 673 FMI 2 is present.
Results:
YES - CID 673 FMI 2 is present.
Repair: Exit this procedure and perform the diagnostic code procedure again. If the problem persists, the ECM may have failed. Prior to replacing an ECM, contact your dealer Technical Communicator (TC) for possible consultation with Caterpillar. This consultation may greatly reduce repair time. See the Testing and Adjusting, "Electronic Control Module (ECM) - Replace".
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NO - CID 673 FMI 2 is not present.
Repair: The problem does not exist at this time. The new speed sensor corrected the problem. Resume normal machine operation.
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Yes, it can be moved as long as it is not jumping out of gear or slamming hard into gear.