OPERATIONThe Input Speed Sensor provides information on how fast the input shaft is rotating. As the teeth of the input clutch hub pass by the sensor coil, an AC voltage is generated and sent to the
TCM. The TCM interprets this information as input shaft rpm.The Output Speed Sensor generates an AC signal in a similar fashion, though its coil is excited by rotation of the rear planetary carrier lugs. The TCM interprets this information as output
shaft rpm.The TCM compares the input and output speed signals to determine the following:- Transmission gear ratio
- Speed ratio error detection
- CVI calculation
The TCM also compares the input speed signal and the engine speed signal to determine the following:- Torque converter clutch slippage
- Torque converter element speed ratio