Diagnostic Test
- CHECK IF ABS DTCS ARE PRESENT
- With the scan tool, check for ABS DTCs.
Are there any ABS DTCs present?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING or DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for SRT8 and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 2.
- With the scan tool, check for ABS DTCs.
- CHECK IF TRANSMISSION SOLENOID DTCS ARE PRESENT
- With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.
Are there any transmission solenoid, speed sensor and/or any other transmission electrical related DTCs present?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 3.
- With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.
- CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL NOTE:
Low fluid level can be the cause of many transmission problems. Visually inspect the transmission and cooler lines for leakage and repair as necessary and adjust the fluid level per the Service Information. If no visual leaks are observed and the vehicle has obtained over 1610 km (1000 miles) from either new or transmission service, a fluid level check is unnecessary.
- Check the transmission fluid level and condition in accordance with the Service Information.
Is the fluid level correct?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Correct the fluid level in accordance with the Service Information.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST.
- Check the transmission fluid level and condition in accordance with the Service Information.
- CHECK ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
- With the scan tool, check environmental data for P1731.
Did the environmental data show the code setting during a 3-4 upshift or 4-3 downshift?
Yes
- Flush and clean the Valve Body in accordance with the Service Information. Pay particular attention to the 3-4 shift pressure and 3-4 holding valve.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST.
NOTE:Debris may enter through the vents in the top of the valvebody. The debris can be a very small sliver that is visibly unnoticable unless flushing onto a fine filter paper. The debris has the potential to stick the 3-4 Shift Pressure or 3-4 Holding valves. If either valve is stuck during a 3-4 upshift or 4-3 downshift, a shift flare, bump shift, harsh shift, or neutraling out will occur.
No
- Go To 5.
- With the scan tool, check environmental data for P1731.
- CHECK FOR INTERNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
- Check for an internal Transmission mechanical problem(s).
- Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and inspect for excessive debris or a plugged Transmission Oil Filter. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER .
- Inspect the valve body for foreign material, starting with the four valves associated with the shift described in the environmental data (shift pressure, holding, overlap, command), and continue on to the other valves.
- This DTC is usually set due to an internal transmission problem such as but not limited to: stuck solenoid valve and/or contamination in the valve body, broken springs, leaking clutch seals, dislodged or broken snap ring etc.
- Inspect the internal transmission, Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE
for the appropriate service procedure(s) and other possible causes.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST.
No
- Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) connectors and terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the TCM in accordance with the Service Information.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST.