Bulletin No.

: ISB-2001002
Date : JULY 8. 2001
Component
: 05-TRANSMITTION
category
Bulletin Group : TECHNICAL
Distribution : WORLD WIDE

SUBJECT : Trouble Shooting of BTRA A/T LIMP HOME MODE

MODELS : MUSSO & KORANDO with the BTRA A/T.

CONDITION:
In some case, BTRA A/T goes into limp home(LHM) mode. SYMC found that
it is caused by electrical defects.

CORRECTION :
The electrical damage is various. But to clear this possibility, SYMC changed
the wiring route and improved wiring harness protection.
There is the procedure how to check the BTRA A/T LHM.

Definition
LIMP HOME MODE : When Input signal of TCU( Transmission control unit) is abnormal,
the transmission is limited to 3rd gear only to protect the A/T.
- Vehicle starting is very difficult.(engine rpm rise up to 3,000)
- High speed is limited up to 80km/h)
- Gear shifting is impossible.
Check Procedure
1) Solenoid 5 malfunction

a. Check fault code. (The fault code is P1737 )

This service bulletin is intended for internal use only. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this bulletin are

based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

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 b. Unplugged 10 pin plug of auto transmission.
c. Check resistance between terminal 5 and terminal 8 of 10 pin plug.
Standard value : 3.6 ~ 5.5Ω

Multi
unplugged Tester

Male plug of T/M side

d. If measured value is within specification, it is caused by wiring harness problem.

e. Separate TCU connector and keep the 10 pin plug in unplugged.
f. Check resistance between each terminal of TCU 14 pin connector and ground.

driver's seat

disconnected

<Location of TCU, in KORANDO>

* The TCU of Musso is under the co-driver's seat
B1 B2 B3 ▽ B4 B5 B6
B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14
each pin
Ground(body)
Multi
Tester

- If resistance is measured, the wiring terminal is shorted.

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based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

g. Check the change of resistance between B1 and B7 shaking A/T wiring and internal wiring.

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 B1 B2 B3 ▽ B4 B5 B6
B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14

Multi
Tester

- If resistance is variable, the solenoid 5 wiring of 14 pin connector is damaged.

caution : After rework, trouble code stored in TCM must be erased by scan-tool.

2) solenoid 1,2,3,4,6,7 malfunction

a. Check fault code.
fault code Possible Cause
P1733 Solenoid 1
P1734 Solenoid 2
P1735 Solenoid 3
P1736 Solenoid 4
P1738 Solenoid 6
P1739 Solenoid 7

b. Unplugged 10 pin plug of auto transmission.

c. Check resistance between each terminal of 10 pin plug and ground.
Standard value : 28 ±2Ω

Multi
unplugged Tester
each
pin

ground

Male plug of T/M side

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based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

d. If the check value is within specification, the cause is wiring harness problem.
e. Connect 10 pin plug and disconnect TCU plug.

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 f. Check the change of resistance between each solenoid terminal of TCU 14 pin
connector to ground shaking A/T wiring and TCU wiring.
B1 B2 B3 ▽ B4 B5 B6
B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14

B3(sol1), B11(sol2), B10(sol3)

B4(sol4), B12(sol6), B9 (sol7)
Ground(body)
Multi
Tester

If resistance is changed, the shaken wiring is damaged.

caution : ▶ If 10 pin plug of A/T is unplugged or loosen,
scanner has many fault code(solenoid fault code).
▶ After rework, trouble code stored in TCM must be erased by scan-tool.

3) vehicle speed sensor signal malfunction

a. Check the fault code.

(The fault code is 1704)

b. Check the lack of oil.

If oil is lack, oil pressure is not made enough in the A/T at high speed driving or
corner driving. And then, engine power is reduced, and the vehicle speed signal
into the TCU is abnormal. In this case, vehicle driving is difficult. And if the wheel
is full turned to left or right, power is not transmitted.

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based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

c. Check the speed meter.

- normal :Refer to below item 'd'
- malfunction : check T/C speed sensor, connecting condition of speed meter connector,
terminal 16 of speed meter connector, and speed sensor wiring harness

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 SPEED METER CONNECTOR

unplugged

SPEED SENSOR

CLUSTER REAR SIDE OF MUSSO PIN number

d. Check AUTO DR LOCKING system at 50Km/h 28 27 26 25 24 26 22 21

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
- normal :Refer to below item 'e'
- malfunction : Check connection of speed meter connector,
terminal 17 of speed meter connector(wiring side),
wiring harness from speed meter connector to TCU,
wiring harness from speed meter connector to STICS
e. Unplugged speed meter connector and 30 pin connector of TCU.
f. Check resistance between terminal 17 of speed meter connector and body ground.
unplugged 28 27 26 25 24 26 22 21
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

(Female plug of wiring side) ground(body)

Multi
cluster rear side of MUSSO Tester

If resistance is measured, the ground is shorted.

caution : After rework, trouble code stored in TCM must be erased by scan-tool

Trouble shooting
symptom possible cause action

solenoid 5
re-routing
malfunction

TCU wiring is pressed by front LH mount'g

area of co-driver's seat
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based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

symptom possible cause action

International A/S, Parts Team

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 solenoid 5
taping and re-routing
malfunction

Wiring is shorted by interference with lower

corner of center console bracket
10 pin connector(it is
assemble to A/T left side)
is disconnected

solenoid 3, 7
loosen or Tighten the connector
malfunction/short
unplugged

taping and re-routing

Solenoid 4 wiring is shorted by interference

with T/C
solenoid 4 short

re-routing

A/T wiring is pressed by T/C at wiring

bending route.

This service bulletin is intended for internal use only. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this bulletin are

based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

symptom possible cause action

International A/S, Parts Team

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 taping and re-routing

Wiring harness is shorted by interference

with audio mt'g bracket(rear)

Vehicle speed sensor

malfunction

Tighten the connector

Terminal 16 of speed meter connector is

disconnected.
Oil is leaked at matching point between the oil
cooler outlet port and the hose(co-driver side) re-fit and oil

Speed sensor is shorted replacement speed sensor

Improvement history
before After Improvement

Short of
inner Protection sheet extended
wiring

Short of
wiring
Pad added in the console
harness in
bracket corner
I/P console
bracket

Short of Corrugate tube of T/M wiring

T/M wiring is extended ( korando)

This service bulletin is intended for internal use only. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this bulletin are

based on the latest product information available at the time of issue.

International A/S, Parts Team

Tel: 82-31-610-1400 Printed in Korea ISB-2001002
Fax: 82-31-610-3733 SSANGYONG MOTOR COMPANY Page No: 7 of 7
E-mail:sykim1@smotor.com