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Signal Specification, Transmission Control Module (TCM)

All the values given below apply between the respective terminal (column 1) and power ground (#A15). If this is not the case, it is indicated within brackets.

NOTE:

Connect the breakout box and check the ground terminals before taking readings.

U= DC voltage in volts (V) UAC = AC voltage in volts (V)
Ubat = Battery voltage F = Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Ulow = Voltage approximately 0 V t = Time in seconds (s)
PWM = Pulse-width modulation    
GLL1037647Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
CONNECTOR A, #A1 - #A28

Terminal breakout box  Terminal control module  Signal type  Ignition on  Engine idling  Miscellaneous 
#A1 #A1 Power supply U = Ubat U = Ubat 30-feed (KL30) from fuse
#A2 #A2 Power supply U = Ubat U = Ubat 15-feed (KL15) from ignition via fuse
#A3 #A3 - - -
#A4 #A4 - - -
#A5 #A5 - - -
#A6 #A6 Electric oil pump control module, control signal.
Only hybrid vehicles.
Duty cycle varies with requested speed on the oil pump. Pulse width modulation (PWM) signal
#A7 #A7 Electric oil pump control module, status signal to Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Only hybrid vehicles.
- Pulse width modulation (PWM) signal
The signal contains the oil pump's status and speed.
#A8 #A8 - - -
#A9 #A9 - - -
#A10 #A10 - - -
#A11 #A11 - - -
#A12 #A12 - - -
#A13 #A13 LIN, gear selector module (GSM) During communication the following applies: U = 0 V - Ubat -
#A14 #A14 - - -
#A15 #A15 Power ground U = Ulow U = Ulow Ground point
#A16 #A16 - - - -
#A17 #A17 - - - -
#A18 #A18 Start inhibition, signal U = Ulow when start is permitted Signal to engine control module (ECM) if start is permitted.
#A19 #A19 - - - -
#A20 #A20 - - - -
#A21 #A21 - - - -
#A22 #A22 HS-CAN 1 L During communication the following applies: U = 1.5 - 2.5 V Designated in other information "HS-CAN".
#A23 #A23 HS-CAN 1 H During communication the following applies: U = 2.0 - 3.5 V Designated in other information "HS-CAN".
#A24 #A24 HS-CAN 2 L During communication the following applies: U = 1.5 - 2.5 V Designated in other information "HS-CAN".
#A25 #A25 HS-CAN 2 H During communication the following applies: U = 2.0 - 3.5 V Designated in other information "HS-CAN".
#A26 #A26 Gear blocking, shift lock solenoid for gear selector module (GSM), signal Shift lock
U = Ubat when the solenoid is not activated
U = Ulow when the solenoid is activated
Inactive solenoid = the gear selector is locked
Active solenoid = the gear selector can be moved
#A27 #A27 Gear selector module (GSM), power supply U = Ubat U = Ubat -
#A28 #A28 - - - -
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CONNECTOR B, #B1 - #B33

Terminal breakout box  Terminal control module  Signal type  Ignition on  Engine idling  Miscellaneous 
#1 #B1 Lock-up solenoid SLU, control signal PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#2 #B2 Lock-up solenoid SLU, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#3 #B3 Linear pressure solenoid SL3, control signal PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#4 #B4 Linear pressure solenoid SL3, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#5 #B5 Linear pressure solenoid SL5, control signal PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#6 #B6 Linear pressure solenoid SLT, control signal PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#7 #B7 Linear pressure solenoid SLT, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#8 #B8 Linear pressure solenoid SL2, control signal PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#9 #B9 Linear pressure solenoid SL2, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#10 #B10 Oil temperature sensor, signal U=0-5 V U=0-5 V Analogue input ("Hall sensor").
#11 #B11 Transmission speed sensor (output speed), signal Tooth against sensor: 14 mA
Cover against sensor: 6 mA
When the toothed wheel rotates, the sensor generates a pulsating current (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio, the frequency increases with the speed.
#12 #B12 Linear pressure solenoid SL5, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#13 #B13 Linear pressure solenoid SL1, control signal PWM (0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#14 #B14 Linear pressure solenoid SL1, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#15 #B15 - - -
#16 #B16 - - -
#17 #B17 Transmission speed sensor (input speed), signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#18 #B18 Transmission speed sensor (input speed), signal Tooth against sensor: 14 mA
Cover against sensor: 6 mA
When the toothed wheel rotates, the sensor generates a pulsating current (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio, the frequency increases with the speed.
#19 #B19 Oil temperature sensor, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#20 #B20 Transmission speed sensor (output speed), signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#21 #B21 Linear pressure solenoid SL4, control signal PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#22 #B22 Linear pressure solenoid SL4, signal ground U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#23 #B23 Gear shift solenoid S1, control signal Activated: U = 0 - 2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it during engine braking in 1st gear.
#24 #B24 - - - -
#25 #B25 - - - -
#26 #B26 - - - -
#27 #B27 - - - -
#28 #B28 Gear shift solenoid S2, control signal Activated: U = 0 - 2 V below Ubat
Not activated: Ulow
The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it during engine braking in 1st gear.
#29 #B29 Electromagnetic oil pump EMOP, signal ground.
Not present on hybrid vehicles.
U = Ulow U = Ulow -
#30 #B30 Electromagnetic oil pump EMOP, control signal.
Not present on hybrid vehicles.
PWM (U = 0 - 12 V). The solenoid receives voltage when transmission control module (TCM) activates it. The frequency is constant (f = 300 Hz) regardless of driving conditions. It is the signal's duty cycle that is modified when the system pressure is adapted.
#31 #B31 - - - -
#32 #B32 - - - -
#33 #B33 - - - -