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WTEC II ELECTRONIC CONTROLS TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL
PREFACE

Welcome to the TS2470EN Troubleshooting Manual. We make every effort to keep our service
information current and accurate. Because of the time lag involved with writing and printing processes,
the transmission TCM may report a code that has not yet been added to this document. If you encounter
a code that is not yet in this publication, please call the Allison Transmission Technical Assistance Center
at 1-800-252-5283.

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 1998 MAY
Troubleshooting REV. 1 1999 OCTOBER
REV. 2 2004 JULY
Manual REV. 3 2005 DECEMBER
TS2470EN

Allison Transmission
MD/HD/B SERIES TRANSMISSIONS

WTEC II Controls
(Pre-TransID and TID 1)

MD 3060/MD 3066/MD 3560(P)(R)

MD 3070PT
HD 4060/HD 4560(P)(R)
B 300/B 400/ B 500(P)(R)

Allison Transmission, General Motors Corporation

P.O. Box 894 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-0894
www.allisontransmission.com

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FOREWORD — How to Use This Manual

This manual provides troubleshooting information for Allison Transmission (AT), MD/HD/B Series
Transmissions. Service Manuals SM2148EN and SM2457EN, and Parts Catalogs PC2150EN and PC2456EN may
be used in conjunction with this manual.

This manual includes:

• Description of the WTEC II electronic control system.
• Description of the electronic control system components.
• Description of diagnostic codes, system responses to faults, and troubleshooting.
• Wire, terminal, and connector repair information.
Specific instructions for using many of the available or required service tools and equipment are not included in
this manual. The service tool manufacturer will furnish instructions for using the tools or equipment.

Additional information may be published from time to time in Service Information Letters (SIL) and will be
included in future revisions of this and other manuals. Please use these SILs to obtain up-to-date information
concerning Allison Transmission products.

This publication is revised periodically to include improvements, new models, special tools, and procedures. A
revision is indicated by a letter suffix added to the publication number. Check with your Allison Transmission
service outlet for the currently applicable publication. Additional copies of this publication may be purchased from
authorized Allison Transmission service outlets. Look in your telephone directory under the heading of
Transmissions — Truck, Tractor, etc.

Take time to review the Table of Contents and the manual. Reviewing the Table of Contents will aid you in quickly
locating information.

NOTE: Allison Transmission is providing for service of WTEC II wiring harnesses and wiring harness
components as follows: (See Service Information Letter 1-WT-97 for further information.)

• Repair parts for the internal wiring harness and for wiring harness components attached to the
shift selector will be available through the Allison Transmission Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
Use the P/N from your appropriate parts catalog or from Appendix E in this manual. Allison
Transmission is responsible for warranty on these parts.
• Since January, 1998, all WTEC II external harnesses and external harness components must be
obtained from St. Clair Technologies Inc. (SCTI). SCTI provides parts to any Allison customer or
OEM and is responsible for warranty on these parts. SCTI recognizes AT, manufacturers, and
SCTI part numbers. SCTI provides a technical HELPLINE at 519-627-1673 (Wallaceburg). SCTI
has parts catalogs available. The SCTI addresses and phone numbers for parts outlets are:

St. Clair Technologies, Inc St. Clair Technologies, Inc.

920 Old Glass Road Calle Damante S/N Col
Wallaceburg, Ontario N8A 4L8 Guadalupe – Guaymas
Phone: 519-627-1673 Sonora, Mexico CP85440
Fax: 519-627-4227 Phone: 011-526-2222-43834
Fax: 011-526-2222-43553

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be completely familiar with the warnings and cautions

used in this manual. These warnings and cautions advise against using specific service
procedures that can result in personal injury, equipment damage, or cause the equipment to
become unsafe. These warnings and cautions are not exhaustive. Allison Transmission could
not possibly know, evaluate, or advise the service trade of all conceivable procedures by which
service might be performed or of the possible hazardous consequences of each procedure.
Consequently, Allison Transmission has not undertaken any such broad evaluation.
Accordingly, ANYONE WHO USES A SERVICE PROCEDURE OR TOOL WHICH IS NOT
RECOMMENDED BY ALLISON TRANSMISSION MUST first be thoroughly satisfied
that neither personal safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized by the service proce-
dures used.

Also, be sure to review and observe WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES provided by the
vehicle manufacturer and/or body builder before servicing the Allison transmission in that
vehicle.

Proper service and repair is important to the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
The service procedures recommended by Allison Transmission and described in this manual
are effective methods for performing troubleshooting operations. Some procedures require
using specially designed tools. Use special tools when and in the manner recommended.

The WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES in this manual apply only to the Allison transmission
and not to other vehicle systems which may interact with the transmission. Be sure to review and
observe any vehicle system information provided by the vehicle manufacturer and/or body builder
at all times the Allison transmission is being serviced.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

Three types of headings are used in this manual to attract your attention:

Is used when an operating procedure, practice, etc., which, if not correctly followed,
WARNING! could result in injury or loss of life.

Is used when an operating procedure, practice, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could
CAUTION: result in damage to or destruction of equipment.

NOTE: Is used when an operating procedure, practice, etc., is essential to highlight.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

The following trademarks are the property of the companies indicated:

• LPS® Cleaner is a registered trademark of LPS Laboratories.

• Biobor JF® is the registered trademark for a biological inhibitor manufactured by Hammonds Fuel Additives
Corporation.
• Loctite® is a registered trademark of the Loctite Corporation.

• Teflon® is a registered trademark of the DuPont Corporation.

• Allison DOC™ For PC–Service Tool is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

SHIFT SELECTOR TERMS AND DISPLAY INDICATIONS

Shift selector terms and displays are represented in this manual as follows:

• Button Names — ↑↓, DISPLAY MODE, MONITOR, SELECT, etc.HHHH

• Transmission Ranges — D (Drive), N (Neutral), 1 (First), R (Reverse), etc.

• Displays — “OL”, “OK”, etc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Trademarks Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Shift Selector Terms and Display Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

SECTION 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1–1. TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–1
1–2. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3
1–3. SHIFT SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3
A. Pushbutton Shift Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3
B. Lever Shift Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4
1–4. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–5
1–5. SPEED SENSORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–5
1–6. CONTROL MODULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6
1–7. WIRING HARNESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7
A. External Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7
B. Internal Wiring Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–9
1–8. VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–10
1–9. TRANSID FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
A. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1_11
B. Transmission Changes Versus TransID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11
C. Compatibility Between TransID Level and ECU Calibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

2–1. DO NOT SHIFT LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
2–2. ALLISON TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1
2–3. ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

SECTION 3. BASIC KNOWLEDGE

3–1. BASIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1
3–2. USING THE TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3–3. SYSTEM OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3–4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2
3–5. BEGINNING THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

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SECTION 4. WIRE TESTING PROCEDURES Page

4–1. TESTING FOR OPENS, SHORTS BETWEEN WIRES,
AND SHORTS-TO-GROUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
4–2. TESTING AT TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR AND THE INTERNAL HARNESS
FOR OPENS, SHORTS BETWEEN WIRES, AND SHORTS-TO-GROUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

SECTION 5. OIL LEVEL SENSOR

5–1. ELECTRONIC FLUID LEVEL TEST (SHIFT SELECTOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
A. Fluid Level Test Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5–2. ELECTRONIC FLUID LEVEL TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
A. Fluid Level Test Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

SECTION 6. DIAGNOSTIC CODES

6–1. DIAGNOSTIC CODE MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
6–2. CODE READING AND CODE CLEARING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
A. Reading Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
B. Clearing Active Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
C. Manually Clearing Codes and Active Indicators From the Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
D. Exiting the Diagnostic Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6–3. DIAGNOSTIC CODE RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6–4. SHIFT SELECTOR DISPLAYS RELATED TO ACTIVE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6–5. DIAGNOSTIC CODE LIST AND DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
6–6. DIAGNOSTIC CODE TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17
A. Beginning the Troubleshooting Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17
B. Solenoid Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17
C. Diagnostic Code Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18
D. Diagnostic Code 13 and 35 Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–18

SECTION 7. INPUT AND OUTPUT FUNCTIONS

A. INPUT FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
B. OUTPUT FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

SECTION 8. GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING OF PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS

GENERAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

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APPENDICES Page
A. IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL CIRCUIT PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–1
B. TESTING CLUTCH PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–1
C. SOLENOID AND CLUTCH CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–1
D. WIRE/CONNECTOR CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–1
E. CONNECTOR PART NUMBERS, TERMINAL PART NUMBERS,
TOOL PART NUMBERS, AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E–1
F. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F–1
G. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G–1
H. HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H–1
J. MD/HD/B WIRING SCHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–1
K. SOLENOID AND TEMPERATURE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K–1
L. EXTERNALLY-GENERATED ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–1
M. DIAGNOSTIC TREE — MD/HD/B SERIES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M–1
N. ALLISON DOC™ FOR PC–SERVICE TOOL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N–1
P. INPUT/OUTPUT FUNCTION WIRING SCHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P–1

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SECTION 1—GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1–1. TRANSMISSION
The World Transmission Electronic Controls WTEC II system features closed-loop clutch control to provide
superior shift quality over a wide range of operating conditions. MD 3000 (except 3070), HD 4000, and B Series
configurations can be programmed to have up to six forward ranges, neutral, and one reverse range. The MD 3070
has seven forward ranges and one reverse range. Figures 1–1 and 1–2 show electronic control unit components.
WTEC II Electronic Controls consist of the following components:
• Basic or Max Feature Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
• Pushbutton or Lever Shift Selectors (remote or integral to the ECU)
• Optional Secondary Shift Selector
• Engine, Turbine and Output Speed Sensors
• Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) (or electronic engine throttle signal or PWM signal)
• Control Module (Electro-Hydraulic Valve Body)
• Wiring Harnesses
• Vehicle Interface Module (VIM)
• Optional Retarder Controls
• TransID Feature

NOTE: Model Year ’94 and earlier MD/HD/B Series Electronic Controls operate on 12VDC. Vehicles with a
24VDC system require a voltage equalizer or converter to supply 12V to the electronic control system.
Model Year ’95 and later transmissions operating on 24VDC require a 24V VIM and a 24V wiring
harness which includes shielding for the turbine and output speed sensors.

INTEGRAL ECU/
SHIFT SELECTORS

MD/B 300/B 400 REMOTE

RETARDER CONNECTOR ECU
(INCLUDES OUTPUT
SPEED SENSOR) ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE RETARDER CONTROL
MD 3070 INTERFACE MODULATION UNIT
TRANSFER CASE MODULE REQUEST (RMR) (ECU)
CONNECTOR (VIM) SENSOR CONNECTOR CONNECTORS

VEHICLE #1 DIAGNOSTIC
INTERFACE TOOL CONNECTOR ALLISON DOC™
HD/B 500 WIRING FOR PC
RETARDER (VIW)
TEMPERATURE CONNECTOR ALLISON DOC™
SENSOR FOR PDA
CONNECTOR OPTIONAL
BULKHEAD #2 OPTIONAL DEUTSCH
HD/MD/B RETARDER CONNECTOR DIAGNOSTIC
ACCUMULATOR “H” TOOL
SOLENOID CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
OUTPUT SPEED REMOTE SERIAL
TRANSMISSION
SENSOR WIRING INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
*CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR HARNESS
REMOTE
TPS LEVER SHIFT
CONNECTOR SELECTOR
ENGINE REMOTE
TURBINE
1 2

SPEED PUSHBUTTON SHIFT

SPEED
D N R

SENSOR SELECTOR
CONNECTOR SENSOR
RETARDER “K” CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR THROTTLE STRIP PUSHBUTTON
NOTE: Illustration is not to scale. (HD/B 500)
R

SHIFT SELECTOR
N

(HD/B 500) POSITION

D

*All HD/B 500 models SENSOR

All Non-Retarder MD/B 300/B 400 models V01634.02.01

Figure 1–1. WTEC II Electronic Control Components (Units Produced Before 9/94)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

INTEGRAL ECU/
SHIFT SELECTORS

MD/B 300/B 400 REMOTE

RETARDER CONNECTOR ECU
(INCLUDES OUTPUT
SPEED SENSOR) ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE CONTROL
RETARDER UNIT
MD 3070 INTERFACE MODULATION
TRANSFER CASE MODULE (ECU)
REQUEST (RMR) CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR (VIM) SENSOR CONNECTOR

VEHICLE #1 DIAGNOSTIC ALLISON

INTERFACE TOOL CONNECTOR DOC™
WIRING FOR PC
HD/B 500
RETARDER (VIW)
TEMPERATURE CONNECTOR ALLISON DOC™
SENSOR FOR PDA
CONNECTOR OPTIONAL
BULKHEAD #2 OPTIONAL DEUTSCH
HD/MD/B RETARDER CONNECTOR DIAGNOSTIC
ACCUMULATOR “H” TOOL
SOLENOID CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
OUTPUT SPEED REMOTE SERIAL
TRANSMISSION
SENSOR WIRING INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
*CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR HARNESS
REMOTE
TPS LEVER SHIFT
CONNECTOR SELECTOR
REMOTE
ENGINE TURBINE

1 2
PUSHBUTTON SHIFT

D N R
SPEED SPEED SELECTOR
SENSOR SENSOR
RETARDER “K” CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR CONNECTOR (HD/B 500) STRIP PUSHBUTTON
R
(HD/B 500) THROTTLE D
N
SHIFT SELECTOR
NOTE: Illustration is not to scale. POSITION
*All HD/B 500 models SENSOR
All Non-Retarder MD/B 300/B 400 models V01587.02.01

Figure 1–2. Electronic Control Unit Components (Units Produced 9/94–12/97)

Figure 1–3 is a block diagram of the basic system’s inputs and outputs.

SHIFT SELECTOR
RANGE AND
MODE SWITCH TONE/DISPLAY
OIL LEVEL SENSOR
SPEED SENSORS
SOLENOIDS
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ECU
C3 PRESSURE SWITCH
RETARDER MODULATION
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(SUMP/RETARDER)

VIM

INPUTS OUTPUTS V01812

Figure 1–3. Electronic Control Unit Block Diagram

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1–2. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU)

The ECU (Figure 1–4) contains the microcomputer which is the brain of the control system. The ECU receives and
processes information defining: shift selector position, throttle position, sump/retarder temperature, engine speed,
turbine speed, and transmission output speed. The ECU uses the information to control transmission solenoids and
valves, supply system status, and provide diagnostic information.

The ECU contains an Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) which is
programmed with the shift calibration and other data for a specific transmission assembly, engine, and vehicle
vocation.

ECU
V00626.01

Figure 1–4. Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

1–3. SHIFT SELECTOR

Pushbutton and lever shift selectors are available for the MD/HD/B Series. Either shift selector may be ordered
attached to (integral with), or remote from, the ECU. Both shift selectors are equipped with a digital display.
However, the strip pushbutton shift selector does not have a digital display.

On the shift selectors, between the range selected and the range monitored (attained) digits, is a MODE ON
indicator position. During normal transmission operation MODE ON indicates that a secondary or special
operating condition has been selected by pressing the MODE button. In diagnostic display mode, MODE ON
indicates the displayed diagnostic code is active. There is a SERVICE indicator icon under the MODE ON
indicator. It is illuminated when codes 21 XX, 63 00, and 66 00 are active (for ECUs programmed after 9/26/94).
When a transmission fault occurs that causes the DO NOT SHIFT light to turn on, the shift selector sounds a tone
to indicate transmission shifting is restricted.

A. Pushbutton Shift Selector (Figure 1–5)

The full-function pushbutton shift selector has six (6) buttons and a digital display. The six buttons
are: R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), ↑ (Up), ↓ (Down), and MODE. Manual forward range
downshifts; upshifts are made by pressing the ↑ (Up) or ↓ (Down) arrow buttons after selecting
D (Drive). The N (Neutral) button has a raised lip to aid in finding it by touch. The digital display
on the pushbutton selector indicates the range selected on the left side and the range monitored
(attained) on the right side. The MODE button is pressed to select a secondary or special operating
condition, such as ECONOMY shift schedule. The vehicle dimmer-control changes display
brightness. Diagnostic information is obtained by pressing the ↑ (Up) and ↓ (Down) arrow buttons
at the same time.

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A strip pushbutton shift selector does not have a MODE button, SERVICE icon, or diagnostic
display capability. The Allison DOC For PC–Service Tool (Figure 1–5), or a customer-furnished
remote display must be used for diagnostic purposes.

1 1 1 2 D N R PUSHBUTTON SELECT POSITION

SELECTOR MODE ON

1 2 D D SERVICE

2 3 N N
D D R R 1 2 3 D N R R MODE

MODE ID
N N
N
R R
D
STRIP PUSHBUTTON
SHIFT SELECTORS V01588

Figure 1–5. Pushbutton Shift Selectors

B. Lever Shift Selector (Figure 1–6)

The lever shift selector can only be ordered with as many as six forward range positions (seven for
the MD 3070), as well as R (Reverse) and N (Neutral). The shift hold mechanism is released by
pressing a button on the side of the shift handle. The range selector lever can be moved freely
between numbered forward ranges. Press and hold the shift hold button to move into or out of the
D (Drive) position or when moving into or out of N (Neutral) or R (Reverse).

The digital display on the lever selector indicates the selected range at the top and the range
monitored (attained) at the bottom. A MODE button and a recessed DISPLAY MODE button are
also on the face of the lever shift selector. The MODE button is pressed to select a secondary or
special operating condition, such as ECONOMY shift schedule. Diagnostic information is obtained
by pressing the DISPLAY MODE button. The vehicle dimmer-control changes display brightness.

HOLD OVERRIDE BUTTON

SELECT SELECT
R
MONITOR R MONITOR N
MODE ON
N MODE ON D
SERVICE SERVICE

MODE ID D 6
5 5
4 4
MODE MODE
3 3
2 2
1 1
DISPLAY MODE BUTTON

SIX-SPEED SEVEN-SPEED
LEVER SELECTOR LEVER SELECTOR V01589

Figure 1–6. Six-Speed And Seven-Speed Lever Shift Selectors

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1–4. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (Figure 1–7)

The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) can be mounted to the engine, chassis, or transmission. The TPS contains a pull
actuation cable and a potentiometer. One end of the cable is attached to the engine fuel lever and the other, inside a
protective housing, to the TPS potentiometer. Output voltage from the TPS is directed to the ECU through the
external harness. The voltage signal indicates the throttle position and, in combination with other input data,
determines shift timing.

A B
C

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

V00628

Figure 1–7. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

1–5. SPEED SENSORS (Figure 1–8)

The following speed sensors provide information to the ECU as follows:
• Engine speed—generated by ribs on the shell of the torque converter pump.
• Turbine speed—generated by the rotating-clutch housing spline contours.
• Output speed—generated by a toothed member attached to the output shaft (except for the MD 3070,
where the toothed member is the transfer case idler gear).

FORMER (BEFORE JANUARY, 2006)

3000 AND 4000 4000 3000 3000 3000 3000 AND 4000
PRODUCT FAMILIES PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILIES
ENGINE TURBINE TURBINE (EXCEPT 7-SPEED) 7-SPEED OUTPUT OUTPUT (EXTERNAL),
(EXTERNAL) (EXTERNAL) (INTERNAL) RETARDER OUTPUT (INTERNAL) 4000 PRODUCT FAMILY
(EXTERNAL) RETARDER

CURRENT (JANUARY, 2006)

3000/4000 4000 3000 3000 3000 3000 AND 4000

PRODUCT FAMILIES PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT FAMILIES
ENGINE TURBINE TURBINE (EXCEPT 7-SPEED) 7-SPEED OUTPUT OUTPUT (EXTERNAL),
(EXTERNAL) (EXTERNAL) (INTERNAL) RETARDER OUTPUT (INTERNAL) 4000 PRODUCT FAMILY
(EXTERNAL) RETARDER

V09819.00.00

Figure 1–8. Speed Sensors

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The speed ratios between the various speed sensors allow the ECU to determine if the transmission is in the
selected range. Speed sensor information is also used to control the timing of clutch apply pressures, resulting in
the smoothest shifts possible.
Hydraulic problems are detected by comparing the speed sensor information for the current range to that range’s
speed sensor information stored in the ECU memory.

1–6. CONTROL MODULE (Figure 1–9)

The MD/HD/B Series transmission control module contains a channel plate on which is mounted:
• Main valve body assembly
• Stationary-clutch valve body assembly
• Rotating-clutch valve body assembly
Pulse width modulated solenoids are used in the valve bodies. For valve locations, refer to SIL 27-WT-93, Rev. A.
The rotating-clutch valve body assembly contains:
• A (C1) solenoid
• B (C2) solenoid
• F (lockup) solenoids
• Solenoid regulator valves controlled by the solenoids
• C3 pressure switch
The stationary-clutch valve body assembly contains:
• C (C3) solenoid
• D (C4) solenoid
• E (C5) solenoid
• Solenoid regulator valves controlled by the solenoids
• C3 accumulator relay valve
The main valve body assembly contains:
• G solenoid and C1 and C2 latch valves controlled by the solenoid
• Main and lube regulator valves
• Control main and converter regulator valves
• Converter flow valve and exhaust backfill valves
A temperature sensor (thermistor) is located in the internal wiring harness. Changes in sump fluid temperature are
indicated by changes in sensor resistance which changes the signal sent to the ECU (see chart in Section 6, Code 24).
The oil level sensor (OLS) is required on all models with a shallow sump but is optional on other models. The OLS
is a float-type device, mounted on the control module channel plate, which senses transmission fluid level by
electronically measuring the buoyancy forces on the float. The sensor operates on 5VDC supplied by the ECU.
The C3 pressure switch is mounted on the rotating-clutch valve body assembly and indicates when pressure exists
in the C3 clutch-apply passage. An accumulator/relay valve is in-line ahead of the C3 pressure switch and prevents
high frequency hydraulic pulses generated by the C3 solenoid from cycling the C3 pressure switch.
Also mounted in the control module is the turbine speed sensor for the MD/B 300/B 400 models. The turbine speed
sensor is directed at the rotating-clutch housing. (The turbine speed sensor on HD/B 500 models is located on the
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UNITS PRODUCED
9/94 – 12/97
UNITS PRODUCED
PRIOR TO 9/94

MD/B 300/B 400 CONTROL MODULE MD 3070 CONTROL MODULE HD/B 500 CONTROL MODULE
V01591.02

Figure 1–9. Control Module

1–7. WIRING HARNESSES
A. External Wiring Harness (Figures 1–10 and 1–11)
The external wiring harness provides a connection between the following:
• ECU
• Transmission (including engine, turbine, and output speed sensors)
• Throttle position sensor (TPS)
• Vehicle interface module (VIM)
• Retarder, retarder control module, and retarder temperature sensor
• Shift selectors
• Diagnostic tool connector
• Accumulator
• Vehicle interface
Many harnesses will include a bulkhead to separate cab and chassis components. Also, many different styles and
materials for harnesses are likely to be encountered.
NOTE: Allison Transmission is providing for service of WTEC II wiring harnesses and wiring harness
components as follows (refer to Service Information Letter (SIL) 1-WT-97 for further information):
• Repair parts for the internal wiring harness and for wiring harness components attached to the
shift selector will be available through the Allison Transmission Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
Use the P/N from your appropriate parts catalog or from Appendix E in this manual. Allison
Transmission is responsible for warranty on these parts.
• Since January, 1998, all WTEC II external harnesses and external harness components must be
obtained from St. Clair Technologies Inc. (SCTI). SCTI provides parts to any Allison customer or
OEM and is responsible for warranty on these parts. SCTI recognizes Allison Transmission (AT),
manufacturers, and SCTI part numbers. SCTI provides a technical HELPLINE at 519-627-1673
(Wallaceburg). SCTI has parts catalogs available. The SCTI addresses and phone numbers for
parts outlets are:

St. Clair Technologies, Inc St. Clair Technologies, Inc.

920 Old Glass Road Calle Damante S/N Col
Wallaceburg, Ontario N8A 4L8 Guadalupe–Guaymas
Phone: 519-627-1673 Sonora, Mexico CP85440
Fax: 519-627-4227 Phone: 011-526-2222-43834
Fax: 011-526-2222-43553

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MD/B 300/B 400 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

RETARDER CONNECTOR (ECU)
(INCLUDES OUTPUT MD 3070 VEHICLE RETARDER CONNECTORS
SPEED SENSOR) TRANSFER CASE MODULATION
INTERFACE REQUEST
CONNECTOR (RMR)
MODULE SENSOR CONNECTOR
(VIM)
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
INTERFACE #1 DIAGNOSTIC
WIRING TOOL
(VIW) CONNECTOR
HD/B 500 CONNECTOR
RETARDER
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONNECTOR OPTIONAL #2 OPTIONAL
HD/MD/B RETARDER BULKHEAD DEUTSCH DIAGNOSTIC
ACCUMULATOR “H” CONNECTOR TOOL CONNECTOR
SOLENOID
CONNECTOR
REMOTE SERIAL
OUTPUT SPEED
SENSOR WIRING INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
*CONNECTOR
HARNESS

TRANSMISSION
CONNECTOR
ENGINE TURBINE
SPEED SPEED
SENSOR SENSOR TPS
CONNECTOR RETARDER “K” CONNECTOR CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR (HD/B 500)
NOTE: Illustration is not to scale. (HD/B 500)
*All HD/B 500 models
All Non-Retarder MD/B 300/B 400 models V01647.01.00

Figure 1–10. WTEC II External Wiring Harness (Units Produced Before 9/94)

MD 3070 VEHICLE RETARDER ELECTRONIC

TRANSFER CASE INTERFACE MODULATION CONTROL
MD/B 300/B 400 REQUEST (RMR) UNIT
RETARDER CONNECTOR CONNECTOR MODULE SENSOR
(VIM) CONNECTOR (ECU)
(INCLUDES OUTPUT CONNECTORS
SPEED SENSOR) VEHICLE CONNECTOR
INTERFACE
WIRING #1 DIAGNOSTIC
(VIW) TOOL CONNECTOR
HD/B 500 CONNECTOR
RETARDER
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONNECTOR OPTIONAL
BULKHEAD #2 OPTIONAL DEUTSCH
HD/MD/B RETARDER CONNECTOR DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
ACCUMULATOR “H” CONNECTOR
SOLENOID
CONNECTOR
REMOTE SERIAL
OUTPUT SPEED INTERFACE
SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR
*CONNECTOR
HARNESS
TRANSMISSION
CONNECTOR

TURBINE
ENGINE SPEED SPEED TPS
SENSOR CONNECTOR SENSOR CONNECTOR
NOTE: Illustration is not to scale. RETARDER “K” CONNECTOR
*All HD/B 500 models CONNECTOR (HD/B 500)
(HD/B 500)
All Non-Retarder MD/B 300/B 400 models V01592.01.01

Figure 1–11. WTEC II External Wiring Harness (Units Produced 9/94–12/97)

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B. Internal Wiring Harness (Figures 1–12, 1–13, and 1–14)

The internal wiring harness provides connection between the following:
• External harness
• Pulse width modulator (PWM) solenoids
• Oil level sensor (OLS)
• C3 pressure switch
• Temperature sensor

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
FORWARD SOLENOID STANDOFF SPACER
C2 SOLENOID (B) HD/B 500
LU SOLENOID (F)
C1 SOLENOID (A) FEEDTHROUGH
CONNECTOR

C4 SOLENOID (D)

HD OIL LEVEL SENSOR

MD 3070 LO SIGNAL (N)
C3 PRESSURE SWITCH
MD 3070 C6 SOLENOID (J)
C3 SOLENOID (C) TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
MD/B 300/B 400
MD OIL LEVEL SENSOR
(OMITTED IN HD/B 500)
C5 SOLENOID (E)
V01642

Figure 1–12. WTEC II Internal Wiring Harness (Units Produced Before 9/94)

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
FORWARD SOLENOID
C2 SOLENOID (B)
DEUTSCH FEEDTHROUGH
LU SOLENOID (F)
HARNESS CONNECTOR STANDOFF
C1 SOLENOID (A) (HD and MD are different heights)

C4 SOLENOID (D)

HD OIL LEVEL SENSOR

MD 3070 LO SIGNAL (N)
C3 PRESSURE SWITCH
MD 3070 C6 SOLENOID (J)
C3 SOLENOID (C) TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
MD/B 300/B 400
MD OIL LEVEL SENSOR
(OMITTED IN HD/B 500)
C5 SOLENOID (E)
V01593.01.00

Figure 1–13. WTEC II Internal Wiring Harness (Units Produced 9/94–11/96)

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C2 SOLENOID (B) OIL LEVEL SENSOR (HD/B 500)

LU SOLENOID (F)
C1 SOLENOID (A)
C3 PRESSURE SWITCH
TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
(MD/B 300/B 400 DEUTSCH FEEDTHROUGH
Omitted in HD/B 500) HARNESS CONNECTOR STANDOFF
C4 SOLENOID (D) (HD and MD are different heights)
OIL LEVEL SENSOR
(MD/B 300/B 400)

TEMPERATURE SENSOR
LO SIGNAL SOLENOID (N)
(MD 3070) FORWARD SOLENOID (G)
C6 SOLENOID (J)
(MD 3070) C5 SOLENOID (E)
C3 SOLENOID (C)
V03383.01.00

Figure 1–14. WTEC II Internal Wiring Harness (Units Produced 11/96–12/97)

1–8. VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE (Figure 1–15)

The vehicle interface module (VIM) provides relays, fuses, and connection points for interface with the output side
of the vehicle electrical system. VIMs are available for both 12V and 24V electrical systems. The VIM for 12V
systems uses all 12V relays. The VIM for 24V systems had four 24V relays and two 12V relays prior to Model Year
1995 and all 24V relays beginning with Model Year 1995. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the transmission assembly
number that you are servicing for detailed parts information. Refer to Foldout D-2 for VIM wire number and
terminal information.

V00631.02

Figure 1–15. Vehicle Interface Module (VIM)

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1–9. TRANSID FEATURE

A. General Description
The TransID feature has been provided so that Allison Transmission can make component changes
which require calibration changes but still retain both the original transmission assembly number
(A/N) and the original calibrated ECU A/N. The purpose of TransID is to reduce the need for
OEMs to use cross-reference lists of transmission and calibrated ECU A/Ns when such changes to
the transmission are made. TransID allows OEMs to order specific transmission A/Ns and
calibrated ECU A/Ns and receive all changes made to the transmission and all of the corresponding
calibrations. This will reduce the number of A/N changeovers with which an OEM must contend.
The basis for the TransID system is the creation of a TransID wire in the WTEC II and III system to
provide a signal to the ECU of the TransID level of the transmission. This wire for WTEC II and III
will be connected directly to the Analog Ground (wire 135) to signal TransID level 1 (TID 1).
TransID levels 2 through 8 will only apply to WTEC III and are covered in Allison publication
TS2973EN, WTEC III Troubleshooting. The connection point of the TransID wire will provide the
signal to tell the ECU which calibration is required by the transmission.
Whenever a TransID level change is to be made, the new TransID level calibrations will be placed
in the PROM Calibration Configurator System (PCCS) ninety days before the change(s) is(are)
made in production to the transmissions. All ECUs programmed and sold after that date will then
be loaded with the new TransID level calibration. These ECUs will contain calibrations for the new
level transmission and all previous TransID levels and will automatically load the correct
calibration for the transmission. This eliminates worry on the part of the OEM of coordinating the
implementation of the new ECU and the new transmission and allows their focus to be on using the
stock of the earlier level ECU.

B. Transmission Changes Versus TransID Number

1. TransID 1
The internal wiring harness wiring change to make a TID 1 transmission was put into production
before the introduction of the WTEC III system and does pertain to some WTEC II units. The
TID 1 internal harness was made by connecting the C3 Pressure Switch ground (digital/signal
ground; WTEC II wire 161) to the Sump Temperature Sensor and Oil Level Sensor ground
(analog ground; wire 135) in the internal harness. In WTEC II, the signal ground wire (wire
161) is routed through the transmission connector, terminal W, and then to the ECU, terminal
B27. In WTEC III, this same wire in the internal harness becomes the TransID wire (wire 195),
and it goes to the ECU, terminal T13 (blue connector). The purpose of TransID 1 was to provide
a common transmission for use with both WTEC II and WTEC III systems (V7A and V8).
The only difference between a pre-TransID transmission and a TransID 1 transmission is the
internal wiring harness which connects the digital and analog grounds on the TID 1 harness.
Adapter harness P/N 200100 can be ordered from St. Clair Technologies to provide the same
connection outside the transmission and allow a pre-TransID transmission to be “converted” to a
TransID 1 transmission.
All models of the MD/HD/B Series transmissions were built with the TransID 1 internal
(feedthrough) harness beginning in September, 1996. Two changes were rolled into this update:
the wiring change for TID 1 and a change to use a molded channel rather than the braided
covering which was previously used. Both changes were rolled into the same internal harness P/
N even though there was a delay in implementing the channel which resulted in the two S/N
breaks. Table 1–1 lists the internal harness P/Ns for the different transmission models along with
the S/Ns for both changes for each harness.

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