Automatic Transmission DTCS
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Component | Description | Condition | Symptom | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0102, P0103, P1100, P1101 | Mass air flow (MAF) sensor | MAF fault codes. | MAF system has a fault which may cause a transaxle concern. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . | Incorrect shift schedule, high/low EPC pressure. Incorrect converter engagement scheduling, symptoms similar to a TPS failure | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P0117 | Engine coolant temperature (ECT) | ECT indicates 125°C (257°F). | ECT temperature higher or lower than expected during key ON engine OFF (KOEO) and key ON engine running KOER. | Torque converter clutch will always be off, resulting in poor fuel economy. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P0118 | ECT | ECT indicates -40°C (-40°F). | ECT temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. | Torque converter clutch will always be off, resulting in poor fuel economy. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P0122, P0123, P1120, P1121, P1125 | Throttle Position (TP) sensor | TP fault codes. | Processor assembly has detected an error. This error may cause a transaxle concern. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) | Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, torque converter clutch does not engage. Torque converter clutch cycling. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P0300, P0308, P0320, P0340, P1351, P1364 | Electronic Ignition (EI) System | EI system fault codes. | Ignition system has a fault which may cause a transaxle concern. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . | Engine fault, no torque converter engagement, late WOT shifts. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P0707 | Transaxle range (TR) sensor | TR sensor out of range. Shorted circuit or sensor. | TR sensor, circuit or PCM shorted to ground. | Harsh shifts or engagements. | See PINPOINT TEST 4: TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SENSOR . |
| P0708 | TR | TR out of range. Open circuit or sensor. | TR sensor, circuit or PCM indicate open. | Harsh shifts or engagements. | See PINPOINT TEST 4: TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SENSOR . |
| P0711 | Transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor | Transaxle temperature sensor in range failure. | The PCM has detected no change in TFT during normal operation. | Substitute ECT temperature reading. | See PINPOINT TEST 2: TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR . |
| P0712 | TFT | 150°C (302°F) indicated TFT sensor circuit grounded. | Voltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds temperature of 150°C (302°F). | Incorrect torque converter clutch operation. Incorrect EPC pressure control. | See PINPOINT TEST 2: TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR . |
| 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). | Incorrect torque converter clutch operation. Incorrect EPC pressure control. | See PINPOINT TEST 2: TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR . |
| P0715 | Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor | Insufficient input from turbine speed sensor. | PCM detected a loss of TSS signal during operation. | No torque converter engagements or harsh shifts. No 4th gear operation and engine braking in 2nd and 3rd gear. | See PINPOINT TEST 6: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR . |
| P0717 | TSS | Turbine shaft speed sensor circuit - signal. | PCM has detected NO TSS signal. | Possible harsh shifts, converter locks, or engagements. | See PINPOINT TEST 6: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR . |
| P0718 | TSS | Turbine shaft speed sensor circuit intermittent. | PCM has detected a noisy TSS signal. | Possible harsh shifts, converter locks, or engagements. | See PINPOINT TEST 6: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR . |
| P0720 | Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor | Insufficient input from OSS sensor. | PCM has detected a loss of OSS signal during operation. | Harsh shift, abnormal shift schedule operation. | See PINPOINT TEST 6: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR . |
| P0721 | OSS | OSS signal noisy. | PCM has detected a noisy OSS sensor signal. | Harsh shifts, abnormal shift schedule operation. | See PINPOINT TEST 6: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR . |
| P0722 | OSS | OSS signal intermittent. | PCM has detected an intermittent OSS signal. | Harsh shift, abnormal shift schedule operation. | See PINPOINT TEST 6: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR . |
| P0731 | Shift solenoid A (SSA), shift solenoid B (SSB), or internal parts | 1st gear failure. | No 1st gear. | Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). | See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P0732 | SSA, SSB, or internal parts | 2nd gear failure. | No 2nd gear. | Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). | See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P0733 | SSA, SSB, or internal parts | 3rd gear failure. | No 3rd gear. | Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). | See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P0734 | SSA, SSB, or internal parts | 4th gear failure. | No 4th gear. | Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). | See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P0743, P0740 | Torque converter clutch (TCC) | Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit failure, open or shorted. | TCC solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or processor drive failure. | Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM higher or lower than expected. | See PINPOINT TEST 3: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID . |
| P0750, P0753 | SSA | SSA solenoid circuit failure, open or shorted. | Solenoid A circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or processor driver failure during self-test. | Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. | See the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . See PINPOINT TESTS - NON-OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLES . See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P0755, P0758 | SSB | SSB solenoid circuit failure, open or shorted. | Solenoid B circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or processor driver failure during self-test. | Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. | See the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . See PINPOINT TESTS - NON-OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLES . See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P0778 | 3-2 Timing/Coast Clutch Solenoid (3-2 T/CCS) solenoid | 3-2 T/CCS solenoid or circuit electrical intermittent failures detected. | Voltage through 3-2T/CCS solenoid and circuit are checked. An error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. | May flash the TCIL. | See PINPOINT TEST 7: TIMING/COAST CLUTCH SOLENOID (2-3T/CCS) . |
| P0960 | Electronic pressure control (EPC) | EPC solenoid circuit failure, open circuit. | Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked and compared to a voltage through solenoid after a time delay. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. KOEO and continuous self-test. | Open circuit - causes maximum EPC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. | See PINPOINT TEST 5: ELECTRONIC PRESSURE CONTROL (EPC) SOLENOID . |
| P0962, P0748 | EPC | EPC solenoid circuit failure, shorted to ground. | Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked and compared to a voltage through solenoid after a time delay. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. KOEO and continuous self-test. | Short to ground: limit engine torque (partial fuel shut-off, heavy misfire). Minimum line pressure. | See PINPOINT TEST 5: ELECTRONIC PRESSURE CONTROL (EPC) SOLENOID . |
| P0963 | EPC | EPC solenoid circuit failure, short circuit to VBAT. | Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. | Short to VBAT: maximum EPC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash the TCIL. | See PINPOINT TEST 5: ELECTRONIC PRESSURE CONTROL (EPC) SOLENOID . |
| P0964 | 3-2T/CCS | 3-2T/CCS solenoid circuit failure - open. | 3-2T/CCS circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or processor drive circuit failure during self-test. | Failed off - engine braking in second/third gears, firm or flared 3-2 downshifts. Harsh 4-3 downshifts. | See PINPOINT TEST 7: TIMING/COAST CLUTCH SOLENOID (2-3T/CCS) . |
| P0966 | 3-2T/CCS | 3-2T/CCS solenoid circuit failure - short. | 3-2T/CCS circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit shorted during self-test. | Failed on-no engine braking (except in (D)), delayed 3-2 downshifts. | See PINPOINT TEST 7: TIMING/COAST CLUTCH SOLENOID (2-3T/CCS) . |
| P0967 | 3-2 T/CCS solenoid | 3-2 TCCS solenoid circuit failure, short circuit to VBAT. | Voltage through 3-2T/CCS solenoid and circuit are checked. An error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. | May flash the TCIL. | See PINPOINT TEST 7: TIMING/COAST CLUTCH SOLENOID (2-3T/CCS) . |
| P1116 | ECT | ECT out of self-test range. | ECT higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. | Rerun self-test at normal operating temperature. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1124 | TP | TP voltage high/low for self-test. | TP was not in the correct position for self-test. | Rerun at appropriate TP position per application. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1460 | A/C | A/C switch error. | A/C or defrost on condition may result from A/C clutch being on during quick test. | Failed ON - EPC pressure slightly low with A/C off. Failed off - EPC pressure slightly low with A/C on. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1501 | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) | VSS input out of self-test range. | PCM detected presence of a VSS signal during self-test. | No transaxle symptom. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1636 | Inductive signature clip | Inductive signature clip communication. | PCM has detected an internal error. | - | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1702 | TR | Transaxle range sensor circuit. | Transaxle range sensor circuit intermittent. | Harsh shifts or engagements. | See PINPOINT TEST 4: TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SENSOR . |
| P1703 | Brake Pedal Position (BPP) sensor | Brake not actuated during self-test. | Brake not cycled during KOER. | Failed on or not connected - converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1703 | BPP | BPP switch circuit failed. | Brake pedal position switch circuit failure. | Failed off - converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied. | See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1705 | TR | TR not in PARK. | Self-test not run in PARK. | Rerun self-test in PARK. | See PINPOINT TEST 4: TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SENSOR . |
| P1711 | TFT | TFT out of ST range. | Transaxle not at operating temperature during self-test. | Warm or cool transaxle to normal operating temperature. | See PINPOINT TEST 2: TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR . |
| P1714 | SSA | SSA fault. | Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. | Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. | See the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . See PINPOINT TESTS - NON-OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLES . See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P1715 | SSB | SSB fault. | Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. | Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. | See the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . See PINPOINT TESTS - NON-OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLES . See PINPOINT TEST 1: SHIFT SOLENOIDS . |
| P1742, P1743 | TCC | TCC solenoid failed ON or OFF. | TCC solenoid has failed ON or OFF by electrical, mechanical or hydraulic concern. | Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM higher or lower than expected. | See PINPOINT TEST 3: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID . |
| P1744, P0741 | TCC | TCC function check. | Excessive slip detected during full TCC engagement. | Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM higher or lower than expected. | See PINPOINT TEST 3: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID . |
| P1780 | Transaxle control (TC) switch | Transaxle control switch not changing states during self-test. | Transaxle control switch not cycled during self-test. Circuit open or shorted. | No overdrive cancel when switch is cycled. | Rerun self-test and cycle switch. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1782 | Performance/economy (P/E) switch | P/E switch circuit out of self-test range (if equipped). | P/E switch not cycled during self-test or shorted/opened. | No change in states when cycled. | Rerun self-test and cycle switch. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . |
| P1783 | TFT | Transaxle overtemp condition indicated | Transaxle fluid temperature exceeded 127°C (261°F). | Increased line pressure. | See PINPOINT TEST 2: TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR . |