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Pinpoint Test H: Internal Module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS)

  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    The GSM performs periodic tests on itself. It sets a DTC if any of the results are outside of normal operating standards.

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    GSM P0605:00 Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error: No Sub Type Information The GSM detected a ROM checksum error.
    GSM P0606:00 Control Module Processor: No Sub Type Information The GSM detected a reset without going through a proper sleep cycle.
    GSM P0607:00 Control Module Performance: No Sub Type Information The GSM detected an early or delayed response of greater than 10 percent of its periodic rate.
    GSM P06B8:00 Internal Control Module Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Error: No Sub Type Information The GSM detected a RAM checksum error.
    GSM P164E:00 Internal Control Module Transmission Range Select Performance: No Sub Type Information The GSM detected a start up test failure, a program flow monitor failure, an IPC software failure, or a 5V_1_MONITOR failure.

    Possible Causes 

    • Discharged battery/charging system
    • GSM calibration
    • GSM

  2. H1 CHECK THE GSM (GEAR SHIFT MODULE) FOR CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS)

    • Ignition ON.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (CMDTCs) from the GSM.

    Is DTC P0562 or P0563 present in the GSM ' 

    Yes  RESOLVE those diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) first. REFER to the GSM DTC Chart.
    No  GO to  H2
  3. H2 PROGRAM THE GSM (GEAR SHIFT MODULE) WITH THE LATEST SOFTWARE

    NOTE: If a GSM self-test is carried out, the driver door must be fully closed. A false P166B DTC can set if the driver door is not fully closed during the self-test.

    • Ignition ON.

    • Clear all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from the GSM.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the GSM self-test.

    Is DTC P0605, P0606, P0607, P06B8 or P164E present in the GSM ' 

    Yes  INSTALL a new GSM. REFER to: Gear Shift Module (GSM)  (307-05A Automatic Transmission External Controls - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
    No  The fault is not present at this time. It may have been caused by a module programming error.