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Automatic Transmission DTCS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Test
P0112 IAT IAT indicates 125°C (254°F) (grounded) Voltage drop across IAT exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F). Incorrect EPC pressure. Either high or low which will result in harsh or soft shifts. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS  table.
P0113 IAT IAT indicates -40°C (-40°F) (open circuit) Voltage drop across IAT exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F). Incorrect EPC pressure. Either high or low which will result in harsh or soft shifts. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0114 IAT IAT out of on-board diagnostic range IAT temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. Rerun on-board diagnostic at normal operating temperature. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1116 ECT ECT out of on-board diagnostic range ECT temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. Rerun on-board diagnostic at normal operating temperature. REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0117 ECT ECT indicates 125°C (254°F) Voltage drop across ECT exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F) (grounded). Torque converter clutch will always be off, resulting in reduced fuel economy. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0118 ECT ECT indicates -40°C (-40°F) Voltage drop across ECT exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F) (open circuit). Torque converter clutch will always be off, resulting in reduced fuel economy. REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1124 TP TP voltage high/low for on-board diagnostic. TP was not in the correct position for on-board diagnostic. Rerun at appropriate throttle position per application. REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0121, P0122, P0123, P1120, P1121, P1125, P1124 TP TP concern PCM has detected an error. This error may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, torque converter clutch does not engage. Torque converter clutch cycling. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0102, P0103, P1100, P1101 MAF MAF concerns MAF system has a malfunction which may cause a transmission concern. High/low EPC pressure, incorrect shift schedule. Incorrect torque converter clutch engagement scheduling. Symptoms similar to a TP failure. REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0300-P0308, P0320, P0340, P1351-P1364 EI EI concerns EI system has a malfunction which may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements and shifts, late WOT shifts, no torque converter clutch engagement. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1703 BPP Brake not actuated during on-board diagnostic KOER Brake not cycled during KOER. Failed ON or not connected - torque converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - torque converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1703 BPP BPP switch circuit failed Brake ON circuit failure during KOEO. Failed ON or not connected - torque converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - torque converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1460 A/C A/C clutch cycling pressure switch error A/C or defrost ON condition may result from A/C clutch being ON during on-board diagnostic. DTC set during on-board diagnostic - rerun with A/C OFF. Failed ON - EPC pressure slightly low with A/C OFF. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0731 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 1st gear error No 1st gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure or mode and manual lever position. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. See illustration "Solenoid Operation Chart" under SHIFT SOLENOID PRE-DIAGNOSIS . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0732 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 2nd gear error No 2nd gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure or mode and manual lever position. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. See See illustration "Solenoid Operation Chart" under SHIFT SOLENOID PRE-DIAGNOSIS . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0733 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 3rd gear error No 3rd gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure or mode and manual lever position. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. See See illustration "Solenoid Operation Chart" under SHIFT SOLENOID PRE-DIAGNOSIS . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0734 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 4th gear error No 4th gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure or mode and manual lever position. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. See See illustration "Solenoid Operation Chart" under SHIFT SOLENOID PRE-DIAGNOSIS . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0750 SSA SSA solenoid circuit failure SSA circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid On/Off Charts. Will flash MIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0753 SSA SSA solenoid circuit failure SSA circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid On/Off Charts. Will flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0755 SSB SSB solenoid circuit failure SSB circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid On/Off Charts. Will flash MIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0758 SSB SSB solenoid circuit failure SSB circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid On/Off Charts. Will flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
- TCIL TCIL circuit failure TCIL circuit open or shorted. Failed ON - overdrive cancel mode always ON. NO flashing TCIL for EPC failure or sensor. Failed OFF - overdrive cancel mode never indicated. NO flashing TCIL for EPC sensor failure. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1747 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure, shorted circuit to ground. Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short circuit - causes minimum EPC pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alt. firing). With zero EPC - no engagements. If engagement occurs and then EPC goes to zero, then No. 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gears. Slips in 1st and 4th with high input torque. Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0740 TCC TCC circuit intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent TCC circuit signal. Short circuit - converter clutch always engages. Open circuit - torque converter clutch never engages. Engine rpm may be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0741 TCC TCC slippage detected The PCM picked up an excessive amount of TCC slippage during normal vehicle operation. TCC slippage/erratic or no torque converter clutch operation. Flash TCIL. REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0743 TCC TCC solenoid circuit failure during on-board diagnostic TCC solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostics. Short circuit - engine stalls in second (OD, 2 range) at low idle speeds with brake applied. Open circuit - torque converter clutch never engages. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1740 TCC TCC malfunction Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Failed ON - engine stalls in 2nd (O/D, Manual 2 ranges) at low idle speeds with brake applied. Failed OFF - torque converter never applies. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0715 TSS Insufficient input from turbine shaft speed sensor PCM detected a loss of TSS signal during operation. Harsh shifts, abnormal shift schedule, no torque converter clutch activation. Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0717 TSS TSS circuit intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent TSS circuit signal. Harsh shifts, abnormal shifts and no torque converter engagement. May flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0718 TSS TSS signal noisy PCM has detected a noisy TSS signal. Harsh shifts, abnormal shifts and no torque converter engagement. May flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0720 OSS Insufficient input from OSS sensor PCM detected a loss of OSS signal during operation. Harsh shifts, abnormal shift schedule, no torque converter clutch engagement. Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0721 OSS Output shaft speed sensor signal noisy PCM has detected an erratic OSS signal. Harsh shifts, abnormal shift schedule, no torque converter clutch engagement. Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0722 OSS OSS circuit intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent OSS circuit signal. Harsh shifts, abnormal shifts and no torque converter engagement. May flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P1780 TCS TCS not changing states TCS not cycled during self test. TCS circuit open or shorted. No (D) cancel when switch is cycled during KOER. RERUN on-board diagnostic and cycle switch. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1711 TFT TFT out of on-board diagnostic range Transmission not at operating temperature during on-board diagnostic. DTC set - vehicle cold or overheated. Warm or cool vehicle to normal operating temperature. Then Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
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). Firm shift feel. Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P0712 TFT 157°C (315°F) indicated TFT sensor circuit grounded Voltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds scale set for temperature of 157°C (315°F). Firm shift feel. Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1783 TFT Transmission overtemp condition indicated Transmission fluid temperature exceeded 127°C (270°F). Increase in EPC pressure. Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1713 TFT No change in TFT - low range PCM has detected no TFT change at low range during operation. Increase EPC, incorrect TCC engagement schedule, harsh engagement, harsh shifts. Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1718 TFT No change in TFT - high range PCM has detected no TFT change at high range during operation. Increase EPC, incorrect TCC engagement schedule, harsh engagement, harsh shifts. Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1704 Digital TR Digital TR circuits reading in-between gear positions during KOEO/KOER. Digital TR sensor or shift cable incorrectly adjusted or Digital TR circuit failure. Wrong commanded EPC pressure. Digital TR reading the wrong gear position. (i.e., in overdrive position, transmission stuck in manual 2). Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1705 Digital TR Digital TR not in PARK or NEUTRAL during KOEO/KOER. KOEO/KOER not run in PARK or NEUTRAL; or Digital TR circuit failure. Rerun KOEO/KOER in PARK or NEUTRAL. Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P0705 Digital TR sensor Digital TR circuit failure Digital TR circuits, indicating an invalid pattern in TR_D. Condition caused by a short to ground or an open in TR4, TR3A, TR2, and or TR1 circuits. This DTC cannot be set by an incorrectly adjusted digital TR sensor. Increase in EPC pressure (harsh shifts). Defaults to (D) or D for all gear positions. In (D) position transmission is stuck in D or manual 2. Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P0708 Digital TR sensor Digital TR sensor circuit TR3A open. Digital TR sensor circuit TR3A reading 2.6v - 5.0v (open circuit). This DTC cannot be set by an incorrectly adjusted digital TR sensor. Increase in EPC pressure. Defaults to (D)or D for all gear ranges. Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1702 Digital TR Digital TR signal intermittent, code P0705, P0708 are set. See P0705, P0708 conditions. See P0705, P0708 symptoms. Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1781 4x4L 4x4 low switch failure Switch closed or shorted during KOEO. Early or delayed shifts. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P1729 4x4L 4x4 low switch failure Circuit open/shorted. Early or delayed shifts. REFER to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS .
P0760 SSC SSC solenoid circuit failure SSC circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid On/Off Chart. Will flash MIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0763 SSC SSC solenoid circuit failure SSC circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid On/Off Chart. Will flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1746 EPC EPC solenoid circuit open Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum EPC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P1714 SSA SSA malfunction Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid Operation Chart. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P1715 SSB SSB malfunction Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid Operation Chart. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P1716 SSC SSC malfunction Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid Operation Chart. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P1717 SSD SSD malfunction Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See Solenoid Operation Chart. Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0735 SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD or internal parts 5th gear error No 5th gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure or mode and manual lever position. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material etc.). REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. See See illustration "Solenoid Operation Chart" under SHIFT SOLENOID PRE-DIAGNOSIS . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0791 ISS Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal failure. PCM has detected a loss of the ISS signal. Harsh shifts (2-3). Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0794 ISS Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent ISS signal. Harsh shifts (2-3). Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P1636 SSx SSx ISIG communication error PCM has detected an error with the ISIG chip. - INSTALL a new PCM.
P0765 SSD SSD solenoid circuit failure SSD circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver circuit failure during on-board diagnostics. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See the Solenoid On/Off Charts. Will flash MIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0768 SSD SSD solenoid circuit failure SSD circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver circuit failure during on-board diagnostics. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See the Solenoid On/Off Charts. Will flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1760 PCA PCA solenoid intermittent short to ground or power Voltage through PCA solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Third gear only in the OD detent. No converter engagement and SS1 is OFF in Reverse. For a short to ground, circuit causes minimum PCA pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alternate firm). Slips in gear and third gear incorrect. Will flash TCIL. Open circuit causes maximum PCA pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. Will flash TCIL. Go To PINPOINT TEST D .