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Automatic Transmission Electronic Controls DTCS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - F4E-III ELECTRONIC CONTROLS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action
P1000 SYSTEM OBD II drive cycle is not complete - Check of all systems is not completed since last memory clear. Carry out Transmission Drive Cycle Test. DRIVE CYCLES
P0112 IAT IAT indicates 125°C (254°F) (grounded) Voltage drop across IAT exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F). Incorrect throttle pressure, either high or low, results in harsh or soft shifts. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P0113 IAT IAT indicates -40°C (-40°F) (open circuit) Voltage drop across IAT exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F). Incorrect throttle pressure, either high or low, results in harsh or soft shifts. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P1116 ECT ECT out of OBD range ECT temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. Rerun on-board diagnostic at normal operating temperature. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
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. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
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. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P1124 TP TP voltage high/low for on-board diagnostic TP was not in the correct position for OBD. Rerun at appropriate throttle position per application. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P0122, P0123, P1120 TP TP concern PCM has detected an error that may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, torque converter clutch does not engage, torque converter clutch cycling. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P0102, P0103, P1100, P1101 MAF MAF concerns MAF system has a malfunction which may cause a transmission concern. High or low throttle pressure, incorrect shift schedule. Incorrect torque converter clutch engagement scheduling. Symptoms similar to a TP failure. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P0300-P0308, P0320, P0340, P1351-P1364 EI EI systems concerns EI system has a malfunction which may cause a transmission concern. Harsh engagements and shifts, late WOT shifts, no torque converter clutch engagement. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P0501, P0503, P0500, P1501 VSS Insufficient VSS input PCM detected a loss of vehicle speed signal during operation. Torque converter clutch engages, shift engagement or disengagement (hunting) on grades. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P1703 Brake pedal position (BPP) switch Brake not actuated during on-board diagnostic Brake not cycled during KOER. Failed on or not connected, torque converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P1703 Brake pedal position (BPP) switch BPP switch circuit failed Brake on/off circuit failure. Failed off or not connected, torque converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
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 OBD. DTC set during OBD, rerun with A/C off. Failed on, throttle pressure slightly low with A/C OFF. SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTC 
P0781
P1731
(Both may also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SS1 or internal parts 1-2 shift error Engine rpm drop not detected when 1-2 shift was commanded by PCM. 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). Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0782
P1732
(Both may also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SS1, SS2 or internal parts 2-3 shift error Engine rpm drop not detected when 2-3 shift was commanded by PCM. 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). Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0783
P1733
(Both may also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SS1, SS2, SS3 or internal parts 3-4 shift error Engine rpm drop not detected when 3-4 shift was commanded by PCM. 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). Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0750
(Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms)
SS1 SS1 solenoid circuit failure SS1 circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position.
See SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
PINPOINT TEST A
P0755
(Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms)
SS2 SS2 solenoid circuit failure SS2 circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position.
See SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
PINPOINT TEST A
P0760
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SS3 SS3 circuit failure SS3 circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorter or PCM driver failure during OBD. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and gearshift lever position. See Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. PINPOINT TEST A
P0741
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
TCC TCC slippage detected The PCM picked up an excessive amount of slippage during normal vehicle operation. TCC slippage/erratic or no torque converter clutch operation. Flashing TCIL. PINPOINT TEST C
P1711 TFT TFT out of OBD range Transmission not at operating temperature during OBD. Warm vehicle to normal operating temperature. PINPOINT TEST B
P1713 TFT TFT sensor circuit failure TFT sensor in range failure low valve, stuck below 20°C (66°F). Harsh shift feel. 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). Harsh shift feel. 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). Harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST B
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. PINPOINT TEST F
P0743
(Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms)
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 OBD. Short circuit: engine stalls in second at low idle speeds with brake applied.
Open circuit: torque converter clutch never engages.
PINPOINT TEST C
P1705 TR sensor TR sensor not indicating Park during KOEO OBD not run in Park. Rerun OBD in Park. PINPOINT TEST D
P1741
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
TCC Excessive torque converter clutch engagement error Excessive variations in slip (engine speed surge) across the torque converter clutch. Engine rpm oscillation is present in 3rd gear. PINPOINT TEST C
P1783 TFT Transmission over heating condition indicated Transmission fluid temperature exceeded 127°C (270°F). Increase in throttle pressure. PINPOINT TEST B
P0707 TR sensor TR sensor circuit below minimum voltage TR sensor, circuit or PCM shorted or grounded. Increase in throttle pressure. PINPOINT TEST D
P0708 TR sensor TR sensor circuit above maximum voltage TR sensor, circuit or PCM indicates open. Increase in throttle pressure. PINPOINT TEST D
P0751 SS1 Shift solenoid #1 functional failure Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the shift solenoid. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure mode gearshift lever position. Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0756 SS2 Shift solenoid #2 functional failure Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the shift solenoid. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure mode and gearshift lever position. Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0761 SS3 Shift solenoid #3 function failure Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the shift solenoid. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure mode gearshift lever position. Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0731
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SSA, SSB, or internal parts First gear failure. No first gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). PINPOINT TEST A
P0732
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SSA, SSB, or internal parts Second gear failure. No second gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see solenoid ON/OFF chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal trnasaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). PINPOINT TEST A
P0733
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SSA, SSB, or internal parts Third gear failure. No third gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see solenoid ON/OFF chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). PINPOINT TEST A
P0734
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SSA, SSB, or internal parts Fourth gear failure. No fourth gear. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). PINPOINT TEST A
P1742 TCC TCC solenoid failed ON (California only) TCC solenoid has failed ON by electric, mechanical or hydraulic concern. Harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST C
P1743 TCC TCC solenoid failed ON TCC solenoid has failed ON by electric, mechanical or hydraulic concern. Harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST C
P1744 Transmission Transmission/TCC slippage detected The PCM picked up an excessive amount of slippage while in 4th gear and TCC commanded ON. Transmission slippage/erratic or no torque converter clutch operation. Go to Line Pressure Test. If OK,
Go to PINPOINT TEST C .
P1751
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SS1 Shift solenoid #1 functional failure (California only) Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the shift solenoid. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure mode and manual lever position. Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P1756
(May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system)
SS2 Shift solenoid #2 functional failure (California only) Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the shift solenoid. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure mode and manual lever position. Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P1761 SS3 Shift solenoid #3 functional failure (California only) Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the shift solenoid. Incorrect gear selection depending on failure mode gearshift lever position. Go to SOLENOID OPERATION CHART .
Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
P1728 Trans Trans slip error The PCM has detected an excessive amount of slippage during normal operation. Transmission slippage/erratic or no torque converter clutch operation. Go to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P1767 TCC TCC solenoid circuit failure during OBD Test TCC solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during OBD Test. Short circuit: engine stalls in second (O/D, 2 range) at low idle speeds with brake applied.
Open circuit: torque converter clutch never engages.
PINPOINT TEST C
P0721 TSS Turbine shaft speed sensor signal noisy PCM has detected an erratic TSS signal. Harsh shifts, abnormal shift schedule, no torque converter clutch engagement. PINPOINT TEST F
P0705 TR sensor TR sensor malfunction TR sensor, circuit or PCM indicates short. Increase in throttle pressure. PINPOINT TEST D
P0746 EPC EPC solenoid performance EPC solenoid hydraulic/mechanical failure. Harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST E
P1745 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure EPC solenoid, circuit or PCM shorted or open. Soft/harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST E
P1746 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure EPC solenoid, circuit or PCM indicates open. Harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST E
P1747, P1760 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure EPC solenoid, circuit or PCM indicates short. Soft shift feel. PINPOINT TEST E
P1749 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure EPC solenoid, circuit or PCM grounded. Harsh shift feel. PINPOINT TEST E