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Automatic Transmission DTCS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Perform Test
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. Harsh engagements, or wrong gear commanded. Defaults to (D) or invalid position. May turn MIL ON. Go to PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
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. Harsh engagements, or wrong gear commanded. Defaults to (D) or invalid position. May turn MIL ON. Go to PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
P1702 Digital TR sensor Digital TR signal intermittent, code P0705, P0708 are set. See P0705, P0708 conditions. See P0705, P0708 symptoms. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
P1704 Digital TR sensor Digital TR not in P or N positions during KOEO/KOER. Digital TR sensor or shift cable incorrectly adjusted or digital TR circuit failure. DTC is set. Go to PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
P1705 Digital TR sensor Digital TR not in PARK or NEUTRAL during KOEO/KOER. KOEO/KOER not run in PARK or NEUTRAL, or digital TR circuit failure. DTC is set. RERUN KOEO/KOER in PARK or NEUTRAL or Go to PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR .
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). DTC set. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR .
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). DTC set. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR .
P1711 TFT TFT out of onboard 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. Go to PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR .
P0711 TFT No change in TFT PCM has detected no TFT change during operation. DTC is set. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR .
P1783 TFT Transmission overtemp condition indicated Transmission fluid temperature exceeded 127 °C (270°F). Increase in control pressure. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR .
P0715 TSS Insufficient input from turbine shaft speed sensor PCM detected a loss of TSS signal during operation. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0717 TSS Turbine shaft speed sensor signal intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent TSS signal. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0718 TSS Turbine shaft speed sensor signal noisy PCM has detected a noisy TSS signal. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0720 OSS Insufficient input from OSS sensor PCM detected a loss of OSS signal during operation. Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0721 OSS Output shaft speed sensor signal noisy PCM has detected an erratic OSS signal. Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0722 OSS Output shaft speed sensor signal intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent OSS signal. Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0731 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 1st gear ratio error No 1st gear. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine RPM could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL. REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P0732 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 2nd gear ratio error No 2nd gear. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine RPM could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL. REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P0733 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 3rd gear ratio error No 3rd gear. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine RPM could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL. REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P0734 SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts 4th gear ratio error No 4th gear. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine RPM could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL. REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Charts. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P0735 SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD or internal parts 5th gear ratio error No 5th gear. Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine RPM could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL. REFER to the Solenoid On/Off Chart. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
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. Open or short to battery power: harsh shifts or engagements, engine RPM higher than expected. Short to ground: vehicle stall when in drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, of engine RPM lower than expected. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P1740 TCC TCC solenoid inoperative TCC not commanded. Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF: Harsh shifts or engagements, engine RPM higher than expected. Stuck ON: Vehicle stall when in drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine RPM lower than expected. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS and Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0740 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. May flash TCIL. Open or short to battery power: harsh shifts or engagements, engine RPM higher than expected. Short to ground: Vehicle stall when in drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine RPM lower than expected. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P0962, P1747 PCA PCA solenoid circuit failure, short to ground Voltage through PCA solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short circuit - causes minimum PCA pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alternate firm). Slips in gear and third gear incorrect. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0745 PCA Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. - Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0748 PCA PCA solenoid inoperative Electrical failure of the solenoid detected. Possible slip in gear and/or third gear ratio. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0960, P1746 PCA PCA solenoid circuit open Voltage through PCA solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum PCA pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0963, P1760 PCA PCA solenoid intermittent short to battery power Voltage through PCA solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power - causes maximum PCA pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0966, P1789 PCB PCB solenoid circuit failure, short to ground Voltage through PCB solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short circuit - causes minimum PCB pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alternate firm). Zero PCB - no 2nd and 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0775 PCB Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission - Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. Will turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0778 PCB PCB solenoid inoperative Electrical failure of the solenoid detected. No 2nd and 5th gear. Will turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0967, P0779 PCB PCB solenoid intermittent short to battery voltage Voltage through PCB solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to battery power: harsh shift and engagements. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0964, P1788 PCB PCB solenoid circuit open Voltage through PCB solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum PCB pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0795 PCC Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission - Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. Will turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0798 PCC PCC solenoid inoperative Electrical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear ratio in 4th and 5th gear. Will turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0968, P0796 PCC PCC solenoid circuit open Voltage through PCC solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded. Open circuit - causes maximum PCC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0970, P0797 PCC PCC solenoid circuit failure, short to ground Voltage through PCC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. No 4th and 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
P0971, P0799 PCC PCC solenoid intermittent short to power Voltage through PCC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to battery power: harsh shift and engagements. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST D: PRESSURE CONTROL (PC) SOLENOIDS (PCA, PCB, PCC) .
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. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
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. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P1714 SSA SSA inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Stuck ON. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST F: SOLENOID MECHANICAL FAILURE .
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. Open or short to battery power: no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 3rd gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
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. Stuck OFF. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May flash TCIL. Stuck ON. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P1715 SSB SSB inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Stuck ON. Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST F: SOLENOID MECHANICAL FAILURE .
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. Open or short to battery power: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Short to ground: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
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. Open or short to battery power: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Short to ground: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P1716 SSC SSC inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck OFF: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Stuck ON: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST F: SOLENOID MECHANICAL FAILURE .
P0765 SSD SSD solenoid circuit failure SSD circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver circuit failure during onboard diagnostics. Short to ground. No engine braking in manual gears. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P0768 SSD SSD solenoid circuit failure SSD circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver circuit failure during onboard diagnostics. Short to ground. No engine braking in manual gears. May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDS .
P1717 SSD SSD inoperative Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Stuck ON: No engine braking in manual gears (short). May turn on MIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST F: SOLENOID MECHANICAL FAILURE .
P0791 Intermediate shaft speed sensor Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal failure. PCM has detected a loss of the Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal. Harsh shifts (2-3). May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P0794 Intermediate shaft speed sensor Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal intermittent PCM has detected an intermittent Intermediate shaft speed sensor signal. Harsh shifts (2-3). May flash TCIL. Go to PINPOINT TEST E: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS), INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SPEED (ISS), AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS .
P1636 SSx SSx ISIG communication error PCM has detected an error with the ISIG chip. May turn on MIL. INSTALL a new PCM.
P1700 TRANS Transmission indeterminate failure Internal component failure. Direct one-way clutch failure. FMEM becomes active - engine RPM limited to 4,000 RPM. Failed a neutral condition in 1st, 3rd or 4th gear in automatic mode. Only 2nd and 5th gear available. Other DTCs that may set P1700: P0745, P1747, P1760, P1714, P1715, P0750, P0755. If other solenoid DTCs are present, diagnose and repair them first. CLEAR DTCs and drive vehicle. If P1700 returns, disassemble transmission and inspect the direct one-way clutch. Repair as required. CLEAR DTC. Drive vehicle and verify repair.
P0815 SST +/- SST +/- Circuit input signal failed PCM has detected an incorrect voltage SST input. May not be able to shift in SST manual mode. Go to PINPOINT TEST K: THE TRANSMISSION MANUAL SHIFT (+/ -) IS INOPERATIVE .
P1780 TCS TCS input incorrect per selected position TCS voltage incorrect. No (D) cancel when switch is cycled. Go to PINPOINT TEST H: OVERDRIVE CANCEL SWITCH NOT WORKING .