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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Identification

DTC

Description

DTC Type*

Default Action

P0502

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit - Low Input

A

    • DTC P0502 stores in PCM memory
    • Second gear only
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement

P0560

System Voltage Malfunction

D

    • DTC P0560 stores in PCM memory
    • All transmission output devices are off except the TCC PWM Sol. Valve and the 3-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Assembly.
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0712

Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit - Low Input (High Temperature Indicated)

B

    • DTC P0712 is stored in PCM memory
    • Transmission temperature defaults to 135°C (275°F)
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0713

Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit - High Input (Low Temperature Indicated)

B

    • DTC P0713 is stored in PCM memory
    • Transmission temperature defaults to 135°C (275°F)
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0719

TCC Sol. Valve Brake Switch Circuit - Low Input

A

    • DTC P0719 is stored in PCM memory
    • The brake switch is closed (12 volts) with the brake pedal released.
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit 4th gear if in hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0724

TCC Sol. Valve Brake Switch Circuit - High Input

D

    • DTC P0724 is stored in PCM memory
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0742

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System Stuck ON

A

    • DTC P0742 is stored in PCM memory
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0748

Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PC Sol. Valve) - Electrical

D

    • DTC P0748 is stored in PCM memory
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • PC Sol. Valve turned OFF

P0751

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve - Performance

B

    • DTC P0751 is stored in PCM memory
    • D2 line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0753

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve - Electrical

A

    • DTC P0753 is stored in PCM memory
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0756

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve - Performance

B

    • DTC P0756 is stored in PCM memory
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Default to 3rd gear

P0758

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve - Electrical

A

    • DTC P0758 is stored in PCM memory
    • Default to 3rd gear
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement

P1572

Traction Control Circuit Active Too Long in Park/Neutral

A

    • DTC P1572 is stored in PCM memory
    • TCC is OFF
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Inhibit 4th gear if in Hot mode

P1810

Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Circuit Malfunction

B

    • DTC 1810 is stored in PCM memory
    • D2 line pressure
    • D4 shift pattern
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1812

Transmission Fluid Overtemperature

D

    • DTC 1812 is stored in PCM memory
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1860

TCC PWM Sol. Valve Circuit - Electrical

A

    • DTC P1860 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit 4th gear in Hot mode
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1864

TCC Sol. Circuit - Electrical

A

    • DTC P1864 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit 4th gear in Hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1870

Transmission Component Slipping

A

    • DTC P1870 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit 4th gear if in Hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1873

Torque Converter Stator Temperature Switch Circuit - Low Input

D

    • DTC P1873 is stored in PCM memory
    • Torque converter stator temperature switch does not indicate a hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1874

Torque Converter Stator Temperature Switch Circuit - High Input

D

    • DTC P1874 is stored in PCM memory
    • Torque converter stator temperature switch indicates a hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1886

3-2 Control Solenoid Circuit - Electrical

A

    • DTC P1886 is stored in PCM memory
    • Soft landing to 3rd gear
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit 4th gear if in Hot mode

*DTC Types:

  • A - Emission-related, turns the MIL ON after the first failure.
  • B - Emission-related, turns the MIL ON after two consecutive trips with failure.
  • C - Non-emission-related, turns the service lamp ON after the first failure.
  • D - Non-emission-related, no lamps.