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Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTC CHART

DTC Description Action
PCM DTCs PCM DTCs  not listed in this chart Refer to SECTION 3: SYMPTOM CHARTS .
P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp For Closed Loop Fuel Control REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE C : The Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature.
P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE C : The Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature.
P0217 Engine Coolant Overtemperature Condition REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : The Engine Overheats.
P0460 Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P0461 Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P0462 Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit Low Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P0463 Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit High Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P0504 Brake Switch "A"/"B" Correlation For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573 OR P1703.
For adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573, or P1703.
P0532 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit Low For vehicles equipped with EMTC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : P0532, P0533.
For vehicles equipped with DATC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : P0532, P0533.
 
P0533 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit High For vehicles equipped with EMTC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : P0532, P0533.
For vehicles equipped with DATC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : P0532, P0533.
P0562 System Voltage Low REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : System Voltage Low or Battery is Discharged.
P0563 System Voltage High REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : System Voltage High.
P0572 Brake Switch "A" Circuit Low For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573 OR P1703.
For adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573, or P1703.
P0573 Brake Switch "A" Circuit High For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573 OR P1703.
For adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573, or P1703.
P0620 Generator Control Circuit REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE C : P0620.
P0625 Generator Field Terminal Circuit Low REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE D : P0625, P0626.
P0626 Generator Field Terminal Circuit High REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE D : P0625, P0626.
P0645 A/C Clutch Relay Control Circuit For vehicles equipped with EMTC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0645.
For vehicles equipped with DATC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0645.
P0657 Actuator Supply Voltage A Circuit/Open REFER to PINPOINT TEST F: TRANSMISSION SOLENOID POWER CONTROL : P0657.
P065B Generator Control Circuit Range/Performance REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE E : P065B.
P06A0 Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit For vehicles equipped with EMTC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE W : P06A0.
For vehicles equipped with DATC systems, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE AH : P06A0.
P0705 Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit (PRNDL Input) REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
P0706 Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
P0708 Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
P0709 Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Intermittent REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit REFER to PINPOINT TEST G: TFT SENSOR : P0710, P0711, P0712, P0713, P1711, P1783.
P0711 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance REFER to PINPOINT TEST G: TFT SENSOR : P0710, P0711, P0712, P0713, P1711, P1783.
P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low REFER to PINPOINT TEST G: TFT SENSOR : P0710, P0711, P0712, P0713, P1711, P1783.
P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST G: TFT SENSOR : P0710, P0711, P0712, P0713, P1711, P1783.
P0715 Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit REFER to PINPOINT TEST K: TSS SENSOR : P0715, P0717, P0718.
P0717 Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal REFER to PINPOINT TEST K: TSS SENSOR : P0715, P0717, P0718.
P0718 Turbine/Input Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit Intermittent REFER to PINPOINT TEST K: TSS SENSOR : P0715, P0717, P0718.
P0720 Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit REFER to PINPOINT TEST L: OSS SENSOR : P0720, P0721, P0722.
P0721 Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance REFER to PINPOINT TEST L: OSS SENSOR : P0720, P0721, P0722.
P0722 Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal REFER to PINPOINT TEST L: OSS SENSOR : P0720, P0721, P0722.
P0729 Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 5-6 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P072C Stuck in Gear 1 REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns:
  • no 1-2 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
  • only gears 1 and R available.
P072E Stuck in Gear 3 REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns:
  • no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
  • only gears 3 and 5 available.
P072F Stuck in Gear 3 REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0733 Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 2-3 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0734 Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0735 Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 4-5 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P073A Stuck in Gear 5 REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns:
  • no 5-6 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
  • only gears 3 and 5 available.
P073B Stuck in Gear 6 REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/only gears 2 and 6 available.
P0740 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit/Open REFER to PINPOINT TEST H: TCC SOLENOID : P0740, P0742, P0743, P0744.
P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Performance/Stuck Off REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for torque converter operation concerns/no apply.
P0742 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Stuck On REFER to PINPOINT TEST H: TCC SOLENOID : P0740, P0742, P0743, P0744.
P0743 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST H: TCC SOLENOID : P0740, P0742, P0743, P0744.
P0744 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Intermittent REFER to PINPOINT TEST H: TCC SOLENOID : P0740, P0742, P0743, P0744.
P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST I: PCA : P0748, P0960, P0962, P0963.
P0750 Shift Solenoid A REFER to PINPOINT TEST A: SSA : P0750, P0753, P0973, P0974.
P0751 Shift Solenoid A Performance/Stuck Off REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for engagement concerns/no forward.
P0752 Shift Solenoid A Stuck On REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/only gears 1, 2, 3, 4 available.
P0753 Shift Solenoid A Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST A: SSA : P0750, P0753, P0973, P0974.
P0755 Shift Solenoid B REFER to PINPOINT TEST B: SSB : P0755, P0758, P0976, P0977.
P0756 Shift Solenoid B Performance/Stuck Off REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/only gears 3 and 5 available.
P0757 Shift Solenoid B Stuck On REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 2-3 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0758 Shift Solenoid B Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST B: SSB : P0755, P0758, P0976, P0977.
P0760 Shift Solenoid C REFER to PINPOINT TEST C: SSC : P0760, P0763, P0979, P0980.
P0761 Shift Solenoid C Performance/Stuck Off REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 1-2 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0762 Shift Solenoid C Stuck On REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/only gears 2 and 6 available.
P0763 Shift Solenoid C Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST C: SSC : P0760, P0763, P0979, P0980.
P0765 Shift Solenoid D REFER to PINPOINT TEST D: SSD : P0765, P0768, P0982, P0983.
P0766 Shift Solenoid D Performance/Stuck Off REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns:
  • no 1-2 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
  • only gears 1 and R available.
P0767 Shift Solenoid D Stuck On REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for engagement concerns/no reverse and for shift concerns/no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0768 Shift Solenoid D Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST D: SSD : P0765, P0768, P0982, P0983.
P0770 Shift Solenoid E REFER to PINPOINT TEST E: SSE : P0770, P0773.
P0771 Shift Solenoid E Performance/Stuck Off REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for engagement concerns/no reverse.
P0772 Shift Solenoid E Stuck On REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P0773 Shift Solenoid E Electrical REFER to PINPOINT TEST E: SSE : P0770, P0773.
P0774 Shift Solenoid E Intermittent REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping and for engagement concerns/no reverse.
P0815 Upshift Switch Circuit REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Select Shift.
P0816 Downshift Switch Circuit REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Select Shift.
P0960 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit/Open REFER to PINPOINT TEST I: PCA : P0748, P0960, P0962, P0963.
P0962 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Low REFER to PINPOINT TEST I: PCA : P0748, P0960, P0962, P0963.
P0963 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST I: PCA : P0748, P0960, P0962, P0963.
P0973 Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Low REFER to PINPOINT TEST A: SSA : P0750, P0753, P0973, P0974.
P0974 Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST A: SSA : P0750, P0753, P0973, P0974.
P0976 Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low REFER to PINPOINT TEST B: SSB : P0755, P0758, P0976, P0977.
P0977 Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST B: SSB : P0755, P0758, P0976, P0977.
P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low REFER to PINPOINT TEST C: SSC : P0760, P0763, P0979, P0980.
P0980 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST C: SSC : P0760, P0763, P0979, P0980.
P0982 Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Low REFER to PINPOINT TEST D: SSD : P0765, P0768, P0982, P0983.
P0983 Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit High REFER to PINPOINT TEST D: SSD : P0765, P0768, P0982, P0983.
P0A5A Generator Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE I : P0A5A, P0A5B, P0A5C.
P0A5B Generator Current Sensor Circuit Low REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE I : P0A5A, P0A5B, P0A5C.
P0A5C Generator Current Sensor Circuit High REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE I : P0A5A, P0A5B, P0A5C.
P1285 Cylinder Head Overtemperature Condition REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : The Engine Overheats.
P1299 Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : The Engine Overheats.
P1397 System Voltage Out Of Self Test Range If set with DTC P0562  , REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : System Voltage Low or Battery is Discharged.
If set with DTC P0563  , REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : System Voltage High.
P1464 A/C Demand Out Of Self Test Range For vehicles equipped with EMTC systems, if the HVAC controls were not powered off, power the HVAC off, CLEAR the DTCs  and REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC returns, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE M : The Air Conditioning (AC) Is Always On - AC Mode Always Commanded On.
For vehicles equipped with DATC systems, if the HVAC controls were not powered off, power the HVAC off, CLEAR the DTCs  and REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC returns, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE O : The Air Conditioning (AC) Is Always On - AC Mode Always Commanded On.
P161A Incorrect Response from Immobilizer Control Module The BCM ID received by the PCM does not match the ID stored in the PCM memory. CARRY OUT a parameter reset. REFER to:

PATS without IA, REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) PARAMETER RESET - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS .

PATS with IA, REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) PARAMETER RESET - WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS .

P1636 Inductive Signature Chip Communication Error Install a new PCM. REFER to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - 2.0L GTDI or
REFER to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - 3.5L Ti-VCT .
P163E Transmission Control Module Programming Error REFER to SOLENOID BODY IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE .
P163F Transmission ID Block Corrupted, Not Programmed REFER to SOLENOID BODY IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE .
P1702 Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Intermittent REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
P1700 Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed to Neutral) REFER to MAIN CONTROL -- OVERHAUL to remove and disassemble the main control valve body for inspection of the valves for wear and debris.
P1703 Brake Switch Out Of Self Test Range For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573 OR P1703.
For adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P0504, P0572, P0573, or P1703.
P1705 Transmission Range Circuit Not Indicating Park/Neutral During Self Test REFER to PINPOINT TEST J: TR SENSOR : P0705, P0706, P0708, P0709, P1702, P1705.
P1711 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Out Of Self Test Range REFER to PINPOINT TEST G: TFT SENSOR : P0710, P0711, P0712, P0713, P1711, P1783.
P1744 Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for torque converter operation concerns/no apply.
P1780 Transmission Control Switch (O/D Cancel) Circuit Out Of Self Test Range REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
P1783 Transmission Overtemperature Condition REFER to PINPOINT TEST G: TFT SENSOR : P0710, P0711, P0712, P0713, P1711, P1783.
P181F Clutch Control System Performance CLEAR the DTCs  and REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC returns, INSTALL a new AWD relay module. REFER to ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) RELAY MODULE .
P187B Tire Size Out of Acceptable Range - AWD Disabled / Limited Function REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : P187B.
P188B All Wheel Drive Clutch Control Circuit REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE C : P188B.
P188C All Wheel Drive Relay Module Communication Circuit REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE D : P188C or P188D.
P188D All Wheel Drive Relay Module Feedback Circuit REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE D : P188C or P188D.
P193D Cruise Control Multi-Function Input Signal For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE E : P193D.
For adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE U : P193D.
P2065 Fuel Level Sensor "B" Circuit Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P2066 Fuel Level Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P2067 Fuel Level Sensor "B" Circuit Low Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P2068 Fuel Level Sensor "B" Circuit High Refer to the DTC INDEX First.
If sent here from DTC INDEX, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE B : Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication.
P2700 Transmission Friction Element A Apply Time Range/Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for engagement concerns:
  • no forward
  • delayed/soft forward

and shift concerns/only gears 1, 2, 3, 4 available.
P2701 Transmission Friction Element B Apply Time Range/Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/only gears 3 and 5 available.
P2702 Transmission Friction Element C Apply Time Range/Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns:
  • no 1-2 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
  • no 5-6 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
  • only gears 2 and 6 available.
P2703 Transmission Friction Element D Apply Time Range/Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for engagement concerns/no reverse.
P2704 Transmission Friction Element E Apply Time Range/Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for shift concerns/no 3-4 shift/harsh/soft/slipping.
P2705 Transmission Friction Element F Apply Time Range/Performance REFER to SYMPTOM CHART engagement concerns/neutral after launch.
P2783 Torque Converter Temperature Too High REFER to SYMPTOM CHART for other concerns/overheating.
U0104 Lost Communication With Cruise Control Module REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE M : U0104.
U0129 Lost Communication With Brake System Control Module For non-adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE D : U0129.

For adaptive cruise control, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE H : U0121:00 or U0129.