Engine speed information is sent to the transmission control module (TCM) by the engine control module (ECM) through the controller area network (CAN). A 2-wire circuit is used to communicate data between the ECM and TCM, CAN H and CAN L. A fault in the CAN will not cause DTC P0727 to set by itself. If a communication fault occurs, other DTCs will set before P0727.
When the ECM sends the TCM an invalid engine speed, DTC P0727 sets. DTC P0727 is a type B DTC.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0727 Engine Speed No Signal
| • | No HSCAN DTC U0100. | 
| • | The engine is running for 5 seconds and not in fuel cut-off. | 
The engine speed is invalid for 1 seconds.
| • | The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. | 
| • | The TCM commands maximum line pressure. | 
| • | The TCM calculates a default engine speed based on transmission input shaft speed. | 
| • | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. | 
| • | The ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. | 
| • | The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records. | 
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0727 in TCM history. | 
| • | The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request. | 
| • | A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC. | 
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring. | 
| • | The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM. | 
Step  | Action  | Values  | Yes  | No  | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | |||||
2  | 
 Important: 
 Did you record any ECM Failure Records?  | --  | Go to Step 3  | |||||
3  | Did you record a TCM Failure Record for DTC U0100?  | --  | Go to DTC U0100-U0299  | Go to Step 4  | ||||
4  | 
 Is the Engine Speed within the specified range?  | 500-1,000 RPM  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Step 6  | ||||
5  | Road test the vehicle using various engine speeds. Did DTC P0727 set again?  | --  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections  | ||||
6  | 
 Is the Engine Speed value within the specified range?  | 500-1,000 RPM  | Go to Step 7  | Go to Step 8  | ||||
7  | Did any other DTCs set?  | --  | Go to Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle  | Go to Step 8  | ||||
8  | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Is the action complete?  | --  | Go to Step 9  | --  | ||||
9  | Perform the following procedure to verify the repair: 
 Has the test run and passed?  | --  | Go to Step 10  | Go to Step 2  | ||||
10  | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?  | --  | System OK  |