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966H Wheel Loader and 972H
Wheel Loader Power Train
Media Number -RENR8846-08 Publication Date -01/10/2011 Date Updated -11/10/2011

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MID 081 - CID 0673 - FMI 02

Conditions Which Generate This Code:

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Schematic of the Transmission Output Speed Sensors

CID 0673 FMI 02 diagnostic code is recorded when the power train electronic control module (ECM)
reads the speed sensor signal as being erratic, intermittent, or incorrect.

There are two speed sensors for transmission output speed: the transmission output speed (TOS) sensor
1 (leading) and the transmission output speed (TOS) sensor 2 (trailing). The power train ECM
determines the existence of this diagnostic code by comparing the signals from sensor 1 and the signals

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from sensor 2. This diagnostic code is recorded when one of the sensors shows a valid speed signal
above the minimum and the other sensor signal is below the dropout signal level.

Note: Failures of the transmission output speed sensor will be shown only while the machine is moving.
One of the following conditions must be present before the diagnostic code will be active:

The signal from TOS Sensor 2 (trailing) to the ECM is incorrect.

System Response:

The machine response is listed:

Transmission shifting may be harsh.

The transmission control may be unable to determine the direction of travel.

The transmission control will be unable to determine the ground speed of the machine.

Test Step 1. CHECK THE SENSOR.

A. Turn the key start switch and the disconnect switch to the OFF position.

B. Disconnect the machine harness connector from the speed sensor connector.

C. Measure the resistance between contact 1 and contact 2.

Expected Result:

The resistance should be between 800 and 1800 ohms.

Results:

YES - The speed sensor has not failed. Proceed to Test Step 2.

NO - The speed sensor has failed.

Repair: Replace the speed sensor. Adjust the speed sensor properly when you install the sensor.
Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Speed Sensor - Adjust" for more information on adjusting the
speed sensor.

Stop.

Test Step 2. CHECK THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE MACHINE HARNESS.

A. The key start switch and the disconnect switch remain in the OFF position.

B. At the machine harness connector for the speed sensor, place a jumper between contact 1 and
contact 2.

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C. Disconnect machine harness connectors J1 and J2 from the power train ECM.

D. At the machine harness connector J1, measure the resistance between contact J1-4 and contact J1-
5.

Expected Result:

There should be continuity (less than 5.0 Ohms resistance).

Results:

YES - The machine harness is correct. Proceed to Test Step 3.

NO - There is an open circuit in the machine harness (wire E906-OR or wire E907-GY).

Repair: Repair the machine harness or replace the machine harness.

Stop.

Test Step 3. CHECK THE SIGNAL FOR A SHORT.

A. Remove the jumper between contacts 1 and 2.

B. Reconnect the speed sensor to the machine harness.

C. At the machine harness connector J1, measure the resistance between contact J1-4 and all possible
sources of positive voltage and at all possible sources of ground.

D. At the machine harness connector J1, measure the resistance between contact J1-5 and all possible
sources of positive voltage and at all possible sources of ground.

Expected Result:

Each resistance should be greater than 5000 Ohms.

Results:

YES - The machine harness is correct. Proceed to Test Step 4.

NO - There is a short in the machine harness. The short is between the signal circuit (wire E906-
OR or wire E907-GY) and the circuit with low resistance.

Repair: Repair the machine harness or replace the machine harness.

Stop.

Test Step 4. CHECK WHETHER THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS STILL PRESENT.

A. Clean the contacts of the harness connectors.

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B. Reconnect all harness connectors.

C. Turn the key start switch and the disconnect switch to the ON position.

D. Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.

E. Operate the machine. The transmission must be engaged in a direction and in a speed and the
machine must be moving.

F. Check whether the CID 0673 FMI 02 diagnostic code is present.

Expected Result:

The diagnostic code is present.

Results:

YES - The diagnostic code is present. Proceed to Test Step 5.

NO - The diagnostic code is not present. The diagnostic code does not exist at this time. The
initial diagnostic code was probably caused by a poor electrical connection or by a short at one of
the harness connectors that was reconnected.

Repair: Resume normal machine operation.

Stop.

Test Step 5. CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SENSOR.

Note: Adjusting the speed sensor requires the removal of the transmission.

A. Check the speed sensor adjustment. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Speed Sensor - Adjust" for
more information on adjusting the speed sensor.

B. Perform the previous test step again. Check whether the CID 0673 FMI 02 diagnostic code is
present.

Expected Result:

The diagnostic code is present.

Results:

YES - The diagnostic code remains present. Replace the speed sensor. Proceed to Test Step 6.

NO - The diagnostic code is not present.

Repair: Adjusting the speed sensor has corrected the failure.

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Stop.

Test Step 6. CHECK WHETHER THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS STILL PRESENT.

A. Remove connectors J1 and J2 from the power train ECM. Inspect the contacts and clean the
contacts of the harness connectors.

B. Reconnect all harness connectors.

C. The key start switch and the disconnect switch remain in the ON position.

D. Clear all inactive diagnostic codes.

E. Operate the machine.

F. Check whether the diagnostic code is present.

Expected Result:

The CID 0673 FMI 02 diagnostic code is present.

Results:

YES - The diagnostic code has not been corrected. It is unlikely that the power train ECM is
faulty. Perform the test for the diagnostic code again.

Repair: If the cause of the diagnostic code is not found, replace the power train ECM. Refer to
Testing and Adjusting, "Electronic Control Module (ECM) - Replace" for more information on
replacing the power train ECM.

Stop.

NO - The diagnostic code is not present. The diagnostic code does not exist at this time. Installing
a new speed sensor corrected the diagnostic code.

Repair: Resume normal machine operation.

Stop.

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