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Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 5R55S

Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 5R55S DTC Chart

**May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system.
*Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms.
DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action
P0102, P0103, P1100, P1101 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor MAF  sensor concerns MAF  system inoperative which may cause a transmission concern. High/low Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) pressure, incorrect shift schedule. Incorrect Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) engagement scheduling. Symptoms similar to a Throttle Position (TP) sensor failure. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0112 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor IAT  sensor indicates 125°C (254°F) (grounded) Voltage drop across IAT  sensor exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F). Incorrect EPC  pressure. Either high or low which will result in harsh or soft shifts. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0113 IAT  sensor IAT  sensor indicates -40°C (- 40°F) (open circuit) Voltage drop across IAT  sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (- 40°F). Incorrect EPC  pressure. Either high or low which will result in harsh or soft shifts. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0114 IAT  sensor IAT  sensor out of On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) range IAT  sensor temperature higher or lower than expected during Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) and Key ON Engine Running (KOER). Rerun OBD  test at normal operating temperature. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor ECT  sensor indicates 125°C (254°F) Voltage drop across ECT  sensor exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F) (grounded). TCC  will always be OFF, resulting in reduced fuel economy. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0118 ECT  ECT  sensor indicates -40°C (- 40°F) Voltage drop across ECT  sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (- 40°F) (open circuit). TCC  will always be OFF, resulting in reduced fuel economy. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0121, P0122, P0123, P1120, P1121, P1125, P1124 TP  sensor TP  sensor concern PCM has detected an error. This error may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, TCC  does not engage. TCC  cycling. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0121-P0124, P0221- P0224, P2100-P2107, P2110-P2112, P2121- P2124, P2126- P2129, P2121- P2135, P2138-P2140 Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor APP  sensor concern PCM has detected an error. This error may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, TCC  does not engage. TCC  cycling. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0300- P0308, P0320, P0340, P1351- P1364 Electronic Ignition (EI) EI  concerns EI  system is inoperative which may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements and shifts, late Wide Open Throttle (WOT) shifts, no TCC  engagement. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0500, P0503, U1039 ABS Insufficient Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) input from ABS through the communication link PCM detected a loss of VSS  signal through the communication link from ABS. No transmission symptom. Instrument Cluster (IC) speedometer may be affected. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P0705 Transmission Range (TR) sensor TR  sensor circuit failure TR  circuits, indicating an invalid pattern in TR_D. Condition caused by a short to ground or an open in TR  4, TR  3, TR  2 and or TR  1 circuits. This DTC cannot be set by an incorrectly adjusted TR  sensor. Harsh engagements or wrong gear commanded. Defaults to (D) or invalid position. GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P0708 TR  sensor TR  sensor circuit TR  3 open TR  sensor circuit TR  3 reading 2.6V - 5.0V (open circuit). This DTC cannot be set by an incorrectly adjusted TR  sensor. Harsh engagements or wrong gear commanded. Defaults to (D) or invalid position. GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor No change in TFT  sensor PCM has detected no TFT  sensor change during operation. DTC is set. GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0712 TFT  157°C (315°F) indicated TFT  sensor circuit grounded Voltage drop across TFT  sensor exceeds scale set for temperature of 157°C (315°F). DTC is set. GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0713 TFT  -40°C (-40°F) indicated TFT  sensor circuit open Voltage drop across TFT  sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (- 40°F). DTC is set. GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0715 Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor Insufficient input from TSS  sensor PCM detected a loss of TSS  signal during operation. - GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0717 TSS  Insufficient input from TSS  sensor PCM detected a loss of TSS  signal during operation. - GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0718 TSS  TSS  sensor signal noisy PCM has detected a noisy TSS  sensor signal. - GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0720 Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Insufficient input from OSS  sensor PCM detected a loss of OSS  sensor signal during operation. Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0721 OSS  OSS  sensor signal noisy PCM has detected an erratic OSS  sensor signal. Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0722 OSS  Insufficient input from OSS  sensor PCM detected a loss of OSS  sensor signal during operation. Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0731** Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC) or internal parts 1st gear ratio error 1st gear, not commanded. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0732** SSA  , SSB  , SSC  or internal parts 2nd gear ratio error 2nd gear not commanded. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0733** SSA  , SSB  , SSC  or internal parts 3rd gear ratio error 3rd gear not commanded. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0734** SSA  , SSB  , SSC  or internal parts 4th gear ratio error 4th gear not commanded. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0735 SSA  , SSB  , SSC  , Shift Solenoid D (SSD) or internal parts 5th gear ratio error 5th gear not commanded. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0740* TCC  solenoid TCC  solenoid circuit failure during OBD  test TCC  solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm higher than expected. Short to ground: Engine will stall when in a Drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm lower than expected. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0741** TCC  solenoid TCC  solenoid circuit error or stuck OFF The PCM picked up an excessive amount of TCC  slippage during normal vehicle operation. Stuck OFF: harsh shifts or engagements, no TCC  operation. Engine rpm may be higher than expected. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0743* TCC  solenoid TCC  solenoid circuit failure during OBD  test TCC  solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm higher than expected. Short to ground: Engine will stall when in a Drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm lower than expected. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0745 Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA) PCA  or circuit fault PCA  functional fault - low pressure. Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0748 PCA  PCA  solenoid inoperative Electrical failure of the solenoid detected. Possible slip in gear and/or 3rd gear ratio. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0750* SSA  SSA  circuit failure SSA  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0753* SSA  SSA  circuit failure SSA  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0755* SSB  SSB  circuit failure SSB  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: no 3rd gear. Short to ground: no 1st gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0758* SSB  SSB  circuit failure SSB  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: no 3rd gear. Short to ground: no 1st gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0760* SSC  SSC  circuit failure SSC  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Short to ground: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0763* SSC  SSC  circuit failure SSC  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD  test. Open or short to battery power: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Short to ground: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0765 SSD  SSD  circuit failure SSD  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit shorted to ground or PCM driver circuit failure during OBD  test. Short to ground: No engine braking. Open or short to voltage, engine braking in 1st auto only. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0768 SSD  SSD  circuit failure SSD  circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit shorted to ground or PCM driver circuit failure during OBD  test. Short to ground: No engine braking. Open or short to voltage, engine braking in 1st auto only. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0775 Pressure Control Solenoid B (PCB) PCB  or circuit fault PCB  functional fault - low pressure. Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0778 PCB  PCB  inoperative Electrical failure of the solenoid detected. No 2nd and 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0791 Intermediate shaft speed sensor Insufficient input from the intermediate shaft speed sensor PCM has detected a loss of the intermediate shaft speed sensor signal during operation. Harsh shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0794 Intermediate shaft speed sensor Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal noisy PCM has detected an erratic intermediate shaft speed sensor signal. Harsh shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P0795 Pressure Control Solenoid C (PCC) PCC or circuit fault PCC functional fault - low pressure. Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0798 PCC  PCC inoperative Electrical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear ratio in 4th and 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0960 PCA  PCA  circuit open Voltage through PCA  is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum PCA  pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0962 PCA  PCA  circuit failure, shorted to ground Voltage through PCA  is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short circuit - causes minimum PCA  pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alternate firm). Slips in gear and no 3rd gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0963 PCA  PCA  short to power Voltage through PCA  is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power - causes maximum PCA  pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0964 PCB  PCB  circuit open Voltage through PCB  is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum PCB  pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0966** PCB  PCB  circuit failure, shorted circuit to ground Voltage through PCB  is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short circuit to ground no 2nd and 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0967 PCB  PCB  short to battery voltage Voltage through PCB  is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to battery power: harsh shift and engagements. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0968** Pressure Control Solenoid C (PCC) PCC circuit open Voltage through PCC  is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum PCC  pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0970** PCC  PCC circuit failure, shorted circuit to ground Voltage through PCC  is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. No 4th and 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0971 PCC  PCC short to power Voltage through PCC  is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to battery power: harsh shift and engagements. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P1116 ECT  ECT  sensor out of OBD  range ECT  sensor temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO  and KOER  . Rerun OBD  test at normal operating temperature. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1124 TP  TP  sensor voltage high/low for OBD  test TP  sensor was not in the correct position for OBD  test. Rerun OBD  test at appropriate TP  per application. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1460 A/C A/C clutch cycling pressure switch error A/C or defrost ON condition may result from A/C clutch being ON during OBD  test. DTC set during OBD  test-rerun with A/C OFF. Failed ON - EPC  pressure slightly low with A/C OFF. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1501 VSS  input VSS  input high during self-test PCM had detected a VSS  input signal during KOER  - Self Test. Cannot run KOER  . STOP vehicle. RERUN KOER  - Self Test. If KOER  cannot be carried out, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1572 Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch BPP  switch circuit failed Brake ON circuit failure during normal operation. Failed ON or not connected - TCC  will not engage at less than one-third throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - TCC  will not disengage when brake is applied. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1636 SSx SSx ISIG communication error PCM has detected an error with the ISIG chip. - INSTALL a new PCM.
P1700 Transmission Transmission undetermined failure Internal component failure. Direct One-Way Clutch (OWC) failure. Failure Mode Effect Management becomes active - engine rpm limited to 4,000 rpms. Failed a NEUTRAL condition in 1st, 3rd or 4th gear in automatic mode. Only 2nd and 5th gear available. Other DTCs that may set P1700: P0745, P1747, P1760, P1714, P1715, P0750, P0755. If other solenoid DTCs are present, diagnose and repair them first. CLEAR the DTCs and drive vehicle. If P1700 returns, disassemble transmission and INSPECT the direct OWC  . REPAIR as required. CLEAR the DTC. Drive vehicle and verify repair.
P1702 TR  sensor TR  sensor signal intermittent, code P0705, P0708 are set See P0705, P0708 conditions. See P0705, P0708 symptoms. GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P1703 BPP  Brake pedal not actuated during OBD  KOER Brake pedal not cycled during KOER  . Failed ON or not connected - TCC  will not engage at less than one-third throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - TCC  will not disengage when brake is applied. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1703 BPP  BPP  switch circuit failed Brake ON circuit failure during KOEO  . Failed ON or not connected - TCC  will not engage at less than one-third throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - TCC  will not disengage when brake is applied. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
P1704 TR  sensor TR  sensor not in P or N positions during KOEO  /KOER  TR  sensor or selector lever cable incorrectly adjusted or TR  circuit failure. DTC is set. GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P1705 TR  sensor TR  sensor not in P or N during KOEO  /KOER  KOEO  /KOER  not run in P or N or TR  circuit failure. DTC is set. RERUN KOEO/KOER  in P or N or GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P1711 TFT  TFT  sensor out of OBD  range Transmission not at operating temperature during OBD  test. DTC set - vehicle cold or overheated. Warm or cool vehicle to normal operating temperature. GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P1714 SSA  SSA  inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Stuck ON: no 4th or 5th gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
P1715 SSB  SSB  inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF: 3rd gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 3rd gear. Stuck ON: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
P1716 SSC  SSC  inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Stuck ON: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
P1717 SSD  SSD  inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck ON: No engine braking. Open or short to voltage, engine braking in 1st auto only. GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
P1740** TCC  solenoid TCC  solenoid inoperative TCC  not commanded. Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF: Harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm higher than expected. Stuck ON: Vehicle stalls when in drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm lower than expected. GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
P1780 Transmission Control Switch (TCS) TCS  not changing states TCS  not cycled during OBD  test. TCS  circuit or switch open or shorted. No O/D  cancel when switch is cycled. RERUN OBD  test and cycle switch. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
P1783 TFT  Transmission overtemp condition indicated TFT  exceeded 127°C (270°F). Increase in control pressure. GO to PINPOINT TEST B .