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NOTE: Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ) before you troubleshoot.
  1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
  2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.
  3. Drain the ATF (see step  3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch material.

    Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material? 

    1. YES  - Replace the transmission.
    2. NO  - Replace the ATF (see step  5 ), then go to step 4.
  4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  5. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
  6. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
  7. Monitor the OBD status for P0780 with the DTC Monitor Tool in DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

    Does the result indicate FAILED? 

    1. YES  - Go to step 8.
    2. NO  - If the tester indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETED, return to step 5 and recheck.
  8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  9. Run the engine until the engine coolant temperature reaches 176 °F (80 °C).
  10. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
  11. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
  12. Monitor the OBD status for P0780 with the DTC Monitor Tool in DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

    Does the result indicate FAILED? 

    1. YES  - Repair shift valve D, or replace the transmission, then go to step 13.
    2. NO  - If the tester indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETED, return to step 10 and recheck.
  13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  14. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
  15. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
  16. Monitor the OBD status for P0780 with the DTC Monitor Tool in DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

    Does the result indicate PASSED? 

    1. YES  - Troubleshooting is complete.
    2. NO  - Return to step 8 and recheck.
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