Fault Code 191: Front Axle Right Wheel Speed
J1939: SA 3 SPN 906 FMI 13, 19
Overview
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) receives the vehicle’s Front Axle Right Wheel Speed message from a vehicle Electronic Control Unit (ECU) over the Primary Data Link (J1939A). This message is used by the TCM to maintain transmission operation in the event the transmission output shaft sensor fails.
Detection
The TCM monitors Front Axle Right Wheel Speed messages. If messages are not available or are invalid, the fault is set Active.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Active
FMI 13 – Out of Calibration: Front Axle Right Wheel Speed message not available for 5 seconds.
FMI 19 – Received Network Data in Error: Front Axle Right Wheel Speed messages invalid for 5 seconds.
Fallback
FMI 13, 19:
- Amber warning lamp on
- No degraded modes
Note: Vehicle may have additional fallback modes. Refer to OEM.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Inactive
FMI 13, 19: Front Axle Right Wheel Speed messages available and valid for 10 seconds.
Possible Causes
FMI 13, 19:
- Vehicle Components
- Front Axle Right Wheel Speed message not enabled
- Other vehicle ECU(s) faulted
- Vehicle Harness - Primary Data Link (J1939A)
- Wiring shorted to power, shorted to ground or open
- Terminals bent, spread, corroded, or loose
Note: Refer to OEM for troubleshooting a failed system.
Fault Code 191 Troubleshooting
Set vehicle parking brake and chock wheels.
Record transmission fault codes, FMIs, occurrences, and timestamps from Service Activity Report created during the Diagnostic Procedure.
If Fault Code 191 is Inactive and there are other Active vehicle or transmission fault codes, troubleshoot all Active fault codes. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 191 FMI 13 is Active, refer to OEM and enable vehicle Front Axle Right Wheel Speed message (SPN 906). Go to Step V
If Fault Code 191 FMI 13 is Inactive, Go to Step V
If Fault Code 191 FMI 19 is Active or Inactive, refer to OEM guidelines for repair of the vehicle Front Axle Right Wheel Speed message (SPN 906). Go to Step V
Key off.
Reconnect all connectors and verify all components are properly installed.
Key on with engine off.
Connect ServiceRanger.
Go To “Fault Codes”.
Select “Clear All Faults”.
Operate vehicle and attempt to reset the fault code or duplicate the previous complaint.
Check for fault codes using ServiceRanger.
If no fault codes set and vehicle operates properly, test complete.
If Fault Code 191 sets Active, Go to Step A
If a fault code other than 191 sets Active, troubleshoot per Fault Code Isolation Procedure Index.