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Test TC-171C: Governor Pressure Solenoid/Trans Relay Circuits

NOTE: This test does not apply TJ and XJ bodies. Perform TEST TC-171A: GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID/TRANS RELAY CIRCUITS  before proceeding. For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . For component location and wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect transmission solenoid connector. Inspect connector and terminals for damage. Repair connector and terminals as necessary and perform TEST VER-5A: ROAD TEST FOR OBD-II TROUBLE CODES  on AB body, or TEST VER-2A: ROAD TEST VERIFICATION  on all other bodies. If connector and terminals are okay, go to next step.
  2. Using an external ohmmeter, check and record resistance between transmission solenoid connector, governor pressure solenoid control circuit (Violet/White wire on BE/BR bodies; Gray/Black wire on DN body; Pink wire on all other bodies) and all other circuits in solenoid connector. If resistance is less than 2.5 ohms between any 2 circuits, repair governor pressure solenoid control circuit for a short to other circuit(s), perform TEST VER-5A: ROAD TEST FOR OBD-II TROUBLE CODES  on AB body, or TEST VER-2A: ROAD TEST VERIFICATION  on all other bodies, and go to step 4)  . If resistance is 2.5 ohms or more between all circuits, go to next step.
  3. Drain and remove transmission pan. Disconnect governor pressure solenoid connector. Check resistance across governor pressure solenoid. If resistance is less than 2.5 ohms, replace governor pressure solenoid, perform TEST VER-5A: ROAD TEST FOR OBD-II TROUBLE CODES  on AB body, or TEST VER-2A: ROAD TEST VERIFICATION  on all other bodies, and go to next step. If resistance is 2.5 ohms or more, replace transmission solenoid and harness assembly, perform TEST VER-5A: ROAD TEST FOR OBD-II TROUBLE CODES  on AB body, or TEST VER-2A: ROAD TEST VERIFICATION  on all other bodies, and go to next step.
  4. Using scan tool, perform GOV and 3-4 shift test. Select 1st gear and read governor pressure voltage. If voltage is one volt or more, replace PCM and perform TEST VER-5A: ROAD TEST FOR OBD-II TROUBLE CODES  on AB body, or TEST VER-2A: ROAD TEST VERIFICATION  on all other bodies. If voltage is less than one volt, test is complete.