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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT 
    1. With the scan tool, check the Starts Since Set counter for P0952.
      NOTE:

      This counter only applies to the last DTC set.

      Is the Starts Since Set counter set at 0?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  2. CHECKING THE AUTOSTICK® SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the AutoStick® Switch harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage of both the AutoStick® Upshift and Downshift Signal circuits.

      Is the voltage above 5.0 volts on both circuits?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. CHECK THE (T44) AUTOSTICK® DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Checking Autostick® Downshift Switch Signal Circuit For A Short To Ground
    GC0150016Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T44) AutoStick® Downshift Signal circuit.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (T44) AutoStick® Downshift Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the 62TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 62TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. CHECK THE (T5) AUTOSTICK® UPSHIFT SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Autostick® Upshift Switch Signal Circuit For A Short Ground
    GC0150017Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T5) AutoStick® Upshift Signal circuit.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. Check for Service Information Tune-ups or Service Bulletins for any possible causes that may apply. If no problems are found, replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform Quick Learn.
      • Perform the 62TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 62TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.
    4. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test Complete.