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Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification 3.8L VIN K

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Identification (created for 4l60-E, 97 Fcar, VIN K)

DTC

Description

DTC Type*

Default Action

P0218

Transmission Fluid Overtemperature

D
    • DTC P0218 is stored in PCM memory
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0502

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit - Low Input

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

P0503

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit - Intermittent

B
    • DTC P0502 stores in PCM memory
    • Soft landing to second gear
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit fourth gear if in Hot mode.

P0560

System Voltage Malfunction

D
    • DTC P0560 stores in PCM memory
    • All transmission output devices are off

P0711

Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Circuit - Range/Performance

B
    • DTC P0711 is stored in PCM memory
    • Transmission temperature defaults to a temperature based on ECT and Engine Run Time.
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0712

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

D
    • DTC P0712 is stored in PCM memory
    • Transmission temperature defaults to a temperature based on ECT and Engine Run Time.
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0713

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

D
    • DTC P0713 is stored in PCM memory
    • Transmission temperature defaults to a temperature based on ECT and Engine Run Time.
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0719

TCC Sol. Valve Brake Switch Circuit - Low Input

D
    • DTC P0719 is stored in PCM memory
    • Disregard the brake switch for TCC scheduling.

P0724

TCC Sol. Valve Brake Switch Circuit - High Input

D

DTC P0724 is stored in PCM memory

P0740

TCC Sol. Valve Circuit - Electrical

A
    • DTC P0740 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit fourth gear in Hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0742

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System Stuck ON

B
    • 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
    • PC Sol. Valve is turned OFF.
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0751

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve - Performance

A
    • DTC P0751 is stored in PCM memory
    • D2 line pressure
    • Inhibit 3-2 downshifts if vehicle speed exceeds 48 km/h (30 mph)
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0753

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve - Electrical

A
    • DTC P0753 is stored in PCM memory
    • D2 line pressure
    • Inhibit 3-2 downshifts if vehicle speed exceeds 48 km/h (30 mph)
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0756

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve - Performance

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

P0758

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve - Electrical

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

P0785

3-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Assembly Circuit--Electrical

A
    • DTC P0785 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit 4th gear in Hot mode
    • Soft landing to 3rd gear
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

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

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
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1870

Transmission Component Slipping

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

*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.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification 5.7L VIN P

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Identification (created for 4L60-E, 97 Fcar, VIN P)

DTC

Description

DTC Type*

Default Action

P0218

Transmission Fluid Overtemperature

D
    • DTC P0218 is stored in PCM memory
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0502

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit - Low Input

B
    • 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
    • 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

P0740

TCC Sol. Valve Circuit - Electrical

A
    • DTC P0740 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Inhibit 4th gear in Hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0742

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System Stuck ON

B
    • 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

A
    • DTC P0751 is stored in PCM memory
    • Maximum 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

A
    • 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

P0785

3-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Assembly Circuit--Electrical

A
    • DTC P0785 is stored in PCM memory
    • Inhibit TCC Sol. Valve engagement
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Default to 3rd gear
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1572

Traction Control Circuit Active Too Long in Park/Neutral

B
    • DTC P1572 is stored in PCM memory
    • TCC is OFF
    • 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

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
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1870

Transmission Component Slipping

B
    • 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

*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.