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DTC P1780: Problem in Shift Control System4.

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  .
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  2. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in D through all five gears, then slow down to a stop.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and repeat the test-drive in step 2.
  4. Check for other DTCs indicated simultaneous with DTC P1780.
    NOTE: DTC P1780 means there is one or more A/T DTCs about the shift control system.

    Are there other DTCs? 

    YES  - Troubleshoot the problem indicated by the DTC.

    NO  - Go to step  5.

  5. Update the A/T software in the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).
  6. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in D through all five gears, then slow down to a stop.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and repeat the test-drive in step 6.
  8. Check for DTC(s) in the DTCs/Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu with the HDS.

    Is DTC P1780 indicated? 

    YES  - If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  - Go to step  9.

  9. Monitor the OBD status for P1780 in the DTCs/ Freeze Data in A/T Mode Menu for a pass/fail.

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED? 

    YES  - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated on step 8, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

    NO  - Check for poor connections and loose terminals at the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step  1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, return to step  6 and recheck.