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Possible causes:

  1. PCM ground circuit.
  2. Relay ground circuit.
  3. PCM

Name of code: P1684(12) - Battery was Disconnected  (Informational code Only)



  1. Battery voltage removed from PCM
  2. PCM disconnected
  3. Dead Battery
  4. Low battery voltage during cranking
  5. Battery Disconnect by DRBIII® or MDS
  6. Bad PCM ground circuit.

Name of code: P0891(14) - Transmission Relay Always On 



  1. Relay (welded contacts)
  2. Short to battery in 12-volt supply and/or Transmission Control Relay Output circuit(s)
  3. Short to voltage
  4. PCM connector problems
  5. PCM

Name of code: P0888(15) - Relay Output Always Off 



  1. Relay failure (intermittent relay function caused by oxidized or contaminated relay contacts)
  2. Short to ground or open circuit in the Transmission Control Relay circuit(s)
  3. PCM connector problem
  4. PCM

Name of code: P0725(18) - Engine Speed Sensor Circuit 

NOTE: This code is not a Transmission Input Speed Sensor DTC


  1. Engine DTC (engine RPM related) present
  2. PCM

Name of code: P1694(19) - Bus Communication with Engine Module 



  1. Open or shorted PCI bus circuit
  2. PCM

Name of code: P0890(20) - Switched Battery 



  1. Short to battery on one or more pressure switch sense circuits
  2. PCM connector problems
  3. PCM

Name of code: P0871(21) - OD Pressure Switch Sense Circuit 



  1. If code P0944(35) is present, ignore code P0871(21) and perform code P0944 diagnostic procedures
  2. OD pressure switch sense circuit open or shorted to ground between PCM and solenoid pack
  3. OD pressure switch sense circuit shorted to battery
  4. Solenoid pack
  5. Loose valve body bolts
  6. Plugged filter - internal transmission or torque converter failure
  7. PCM

Name of code: P0846(22) - 2/4 Pressure Switch Sense Circuit 



  1. If code P0944(35) is present, ignore code P0846(22) and perform code P0944 diagnostic procedures
  2. 2/4 pressure switch sense circuit open or shorted to ground between PCM and solenoid pack
  3. 2/4 pressure switch sense circuit shorted to battery
  4. Solenoid pack
  5. Transmission overheated - Excessive regulator valve leakage in valve body causing high line pressure which results in 2/4 solenoid blow-off in 1st or 3rd gear. May require new valve body if it happens only when hot.
  6. Loose valve body bolts
  7. Plugged filter - internal transmission or torque converter failure
  8. PCM

Name of code: P0841(24) - LR Pressure Switch Sense Circuit 



  1. If code P0944(35) is present, ignore code P0841(24) and perform code P0944(35) diagnostic procedures
  2. LR pressure switch sense circuit open or shorted to ground between PCM and solenoid pack
  3. LR pressure switch sense circuit shorted to battery
  4. Solenoid pack
  5. Valve body - solenoid switch valve stuck in LU position. May be accompanied by a code P1775(37)
  6. Loose valve body bolts
  7. Plugged filter - internal transmission or torque converter failure
  8. PCM

Name of code: P0706(28) - Check Shifter Signal 



  1. Wiring problem
  2. TPS
  3. PCM

Name of code: P0870(31) - OD Hydraulic Pressure Test Failure 

P0845(32) - 2/4 Hydraulic Pressure Test Failure P0992(33) - 2-4/OD Hydraulic Pressure Test Failure 



  1. Pressure switch sense circuit shorted to battery between PCM and solenoid pack.
  2. Low line pressure
  3. Solenoid Pack
PRESSURE SWITCH STATES

SWITCHES R N 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
L/R OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN OPEN OPEN
2/4 OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED
O/D OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED

Name of code: Name of code: P0944(35) - Loss Of Prime 



  1. Low transmission fluid level
  2. PRNDL indicates a valid OD code in the hydraulic reverse position
  3. Transmission fluid filter clogged or damaged
  4. Transmission fluid filter improperly installed (Bolts loose or O-ring missing)
  5. Oil pump - If a customer has a problem when the transmission is cold. Where someone shifts to reverse, reverse is engaged, and then shifts to OD and does not get OD (gets a neutral condition), and then can not get reverse or OD for 3-20 seconds, replace the oil pump. High side clearance in the oil pump will set a code 35. The pump will prime upon start-up, but as the torque converter purges air (drain down) the air will leak across the inner rotor into the pump suction port and cause a loss of prime right after the shift into OD. After 3 - 20 seconds, pump prime will return and normal operation will continue. The pump should be replaced only after all other possible causes above have been checked and verified.

Name of code: P1790(36) - Fault Immediately After Shift 



  1. Mechanical causes as listed under associated gear ratio code.


  1. PRNDL indicates a valid OD code in the hydraulic reverse position
  2. Valve body - Solenoid valve stuck in TCC position
  3. High idle speed
  4. Solenoid malfunction - LR pressure switch will not close
  5. LR Pressure Switch Sense circuit shorted to battery

Name of code: P0740(38) - Torque Converter Clutch Control Circuit 



  1. Worn pump bushing and/or failed torque converter - both should be replaced during a rebuild with code P0740(38) present
  2. Solenoid pack.

Name of code: P0750(41) - LR Solenoid Circuit 

P0755(42) - 2/4 Solenoid Circuit 

P0760(43) - OD Solenoid Circuit 

P0765(44) - UD Solenoid Circuit 



  1. Open or shorted solenoid circuit(s) between PCM and solenoid pack.
  2. Open ground circuit.
  3. PCM connector problems.
  4. Solenoid pack connector problem.
  5. Solenoid Pack.
  6. PCM

Name of code: P1776(47) - Solenoid Switch Valve Latched in LR Position 



  1. Valve body - Solenoid valve stuck in LR position
  2. Intermittent short to ground or open circuit in LR Pressure Switch Sense circuit (with code 24 only)
  3. Solenoid pack (with code P0841(24) only)
  4. PCM (with code P0841(24) only)

Name of code: P0736(50) - Gear Ratio Error in Reverse 

P0731(51) - Gear Ratio Error in 1st 

P0732(52) - Gear Ratio Error in 2nd 

P0733(53) - Gear Ratio Error in 3rd 

P0734(54) - Gear Ratio Error in 4th 

P0715(56) - Input Speed Sensor Error 

P0720(57) - Output Speed Sensor Error 

P1794(58) - Speed Sensor Ground Error 



Code P0736(50) - Excludes geartrain failures which should be obvious upon disassembly

  1. If code P0944(35) is also set, follow diagnostic procedure for code P0944(35) first
  2. Valve body - #1 ball check or LR switch valve sticking - may also set code P0731(51)
  3. Speed sensor or associated wiring - may also set codes P0731(51), P0715(56), or P0720(57)
  4. Failed or slipping LR clutch - may also set code P0731(51)
    • LR seal leakage (Intermittent no drive or reverse)
    • Sticky LR accumulator seals (Intermittent no drive or reverse)
  5. Failed reverse clutch (hard code)
    • OD/Rev lip seal leakage
    • Worn reaction shaft support seal rings
    • Snap ring out of position

Code P0731(51) - Excludes geartrain failures which should be obvious upon disassembly

  1. If code P0944(35) is also set, follow diagnostic procedure for code P0944(35) first
  2. Valve body - #1 checkball or LR switch valve sticking - may also set code P0736(56) or have no Reverse
  3. Speed sensor or associated wiring - may also set codes P0736(50), P0715(56), or P0720(57)
  4. Failed or intermittent slipping UD clutch - may also set P0732(52), or P0733(53)
    • UD seal leakage (intermittent)
    • Worn input clutch hub bushing (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Sticky UD accumulator seals (intermittent)
    • Worn reaction shaft support seal rings (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Solenoid pack (UD pressure in 4th gear)
  5. Failed or slipping LR clutch - may also set code P0736(56) or have no Reverse
    • LR seal leakage (Intermittent)
    • Sticky LR accumulator seals (Intermittent)

Code P0732(52) - Excludes geartrain failures which should be obvious upon disassembly

  1. If code P0944(35) is also set, follow diagnostic procedure for code P0944(35) first
  2. Failed or slipping 2/4 clutch - may also set code P0734(54)
    • 2/4 seal leakage (intermittent)
    • Sticky accumulator seals (intermittent)
  3. Failed or intermittent slipping UD clutch - may also set code P0731(35) and/or P0733(53)
    • UD seal leakage (intermittent)
    • Worn input clutch hub bushing (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Sticky UD accumulator seals (intermittent)
    • Worn reaction shaft support seal rings (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Solenoid pack (UD pressure in 4th gear)

Code P0733(53) Excludes geartrain failures which should be obvious upon disassembly

  1. If code P0944(35) is also set, follow diagnostic procedure for code P0944(35) first
  2. Failed or slipping OD clutch may also set code P0734(54)
    • OD and Reverse inner and outer lip seal leakage (usually hard code)
    • Sticky OD accumulator seals (intermittent)
    • Worn reaction shaft support seal rings (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Broken OD/UD tapered snap ring - (hard code at heavy throttle)
  3. Failed or intermittent slipping UD clutch - may also set code P0731(51) and/or P0732(52)
    • UD seal leakage (intermittent)
    • Worn input clutch hub bushing (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Sticky UD accumulator seals (intermittent)
    • Worn reaction shaft support seal rings (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Solenoid pack (UD pressure in 4th gear)

Code P0734(54) - Excludes geartrain failures which should be obvious upon disassembly

  1. If code P0944(35) is also set, follow diagnostic procedure for code P0944(35) first
  2. Failed or slipping OD clutch - may also set code P0733(53)
    • OD and Reverse inner and outer lip seal leakage (usually hard code)
    • Sticky OD accumulator seals (intermittent)
    • Worn reaction shaft support seal rings (hard code at heavy throttle)
    • Broken OD/UD tapered snap ring - (hard code at heavy throttle)
  3. Failed or slipping 2/4 clutch - may also set code P0732(52)
    • 2/4 seal leakage (intermittent)
    • Sticky accumulator seals (intermittent)

Codes P0715(56) and P0720(57)

  1. Failed input or output speed sensor (intermittent or hard code)
  2. Shorted or open wiring between PCM and speed sensor(s) (intermittent)
  3. Connector problems at PCM connector and/or speed sensor connector

Code P1794(58)

  1. Open or shorted speed sensor ground (speed sensor ground is different from chassis ground)
  2. Open or shorted Temperature Sensor wiring to TRS
  3. TRS - Will also set code P1799(74)
  4. PCM

Name of code: P0952(69)- AutoStick Sensor Circuit Low (If equipped) 



  1. Wiring or connector problems
  2. AutoStick switch failure
  3. PCM

Name of code: P1797(71)- Manual Shift Overheat 



  1. Engine overheat - refer to service information for diagnosis and repair.
  2. Transmission Overheat
    • Restricted transmission cooling system
    • Transmission fluid overfilled
    • Radiator fan not functioning properly
    • Extended driving in low gear
      NOTE: Strenuous driving conditions may cause the vehicle to overheat. If the driver operates in or initiates AutoStick with an overheated vehicle, the code will be set.

Name of code: P0897(73) - Worn Out/Burnt Transmission Fluid 



  1. Degraded transmission fluid
  2. Wheels severely out of alignment
  3. Internal torque converter problem

Name of code: P0218(75) - High Temperature Operation Activated. 



Name of code: P0884(76) - Power Up at Speed 



FOR INTERMITTENT 2ND GEAR OPERATION AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY 

Name of code: P1687(77) - No Communication with the MIC 



  1. Open or shorted PCI bus circuit from MIC
  2. MIC
  3. PCM

Name of code: P1652(78) - Serial Communication Link Malfunction 



  1. Open or shorted PCI bus circuit from BCM
  2. PCM

Name of code: P0562(79) Low Battery Voltage 



  1. Charging system problem
  2. Poor/High resistance connection between PCM and Battery/Alternator
  3. PCM high resistance or poor connection
  4. PCM ground high resistance or poor connection
  5. High resistance in Transmission Control Relay contacts
  6. PCM

Name of code: P0711(7A) - Transmission temperature sensor performance 



  1. Temperature sensor
  2. Temperature sensor wiring circuit.
  3. Internal controller

Name of code: P0712(7B) - Transmission temperature sensor low 



  1. Temperature sensor
  2. Temperature sensor wiring circuit.
  3. Internal controller

Name of code: P0713(7C) - Transmission temperature sensor high 



  1. Temperature sensor
  2. Temperature sensor wiring circuit.
  3. Internal controller

Name of code: P0714(7D) - Transmission temperature sensor intermittent 



  1. Temperature sensor
  2. Temperature sensor wiring circuit.
  3. Internal controller
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