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DTC P1732: Problem in Shift Control System

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  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 on ATF REPLACEMENT ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch material.

    Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material? 

    YES  -Replace the transmission, then go to step  16.

    NO  -Replace the ATF (see step 5 on ATF REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  6. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.
  7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1732 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED? 

    YES  -Go to step 8.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  6.

  8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  9. Select Shift Solenoid B in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve B operates with the HDS.

    Is a clicking sound heard? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Replace shift solenoid valve B (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step  13.

  10. Select Shift Solenoid C in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve C operates with the HDS.

    Is a clicking sound heard? 

    YES  -Go to step 11.

    NO  -Replace shift solenoid valve C (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step  13.

  11. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.
  12. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1732 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED? 

    YES  -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valves B and C, or replace the transmission, then go to step  16.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  11.

  13. Reconnect all connectors.
  14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  16. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.
  17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P1732 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  8.

    NO  -Go to step 18.

  18. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1732 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 17, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the HDS indicates FAILED, go to step  8. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step  16.