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DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit Electrical 3.8L, VIN K


Object Number: 42308 Size: MF
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Automatic Transmission Components VIN K

Circuit Description

The Pressure Control Solenoid (PC Sol.) Valve is a PCM-controlled device that regulates the transmission line pressure. The PCM compares the TP voltage, the engine RPM, and other inputs in order to determine the appropriate line pressure for a given load. The PCM regulates the pressure by applying a varying amperage to the PC Sol. The applied amperage varies from 0.1 to 1.1 amps. The PCM monitors the applied amperage.

If the PCM detects a continuous open or a continuous short to ground in the PC Sol. Valve circuit, then DTC P0748 sets. DTC P0748 is a type D DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The system voltage is 10-16 volts.
    • The PCM recognizes that the Pressure Control Solenoid Valve has reached the valve's electrical high limit.
    • The PCM recognizes that the Pressure Control Solenoid Valve has reached the valve's electrical low limit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The PCM turns the PC Sol. Valve OFF.
    • The PCM freezes shift adapts from being updated.
    • The PCM does not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • A scan tool can clear the DTC from the PCM history. The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported.
    • The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids
    • Inspect the wiring for any poor electrical connections at the PCM. Inspect the wiring at the transmission 20-way connector. Look for the following problems:
       - A bent terminal
       - A backed out terminal
       - A damaged terminal
       - Poor terminal tension
       - A chafed wire
       - A broken wire inside the insulation
    • When diagnosing for an intermittent short or an open, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for any changes.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step verifies that the PCM can command the PC Sol. Valve.

    2.

  2. This step verifies that the PC Sol. Valve has the correct resistance.This step verifies that the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly has the correct resistance.

DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PC Solenoid Valve) Circuit - Electrical

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check , Section 6.

2
  1. Install the Scan Tool ®.
  2. With the engine OFF, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

    3. Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data.

  3. Record the DTC Failure Records.
  4. While the engine is operating, put the transmission in Park.
  5. Using the scan tool, apply 0.1 through 1.0 amp while observing PC Ref Current and PC Act. Current.

Does the PC Act. Current remain within the specified range?

PC Ref Current ± 0.16 amp

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the transmission 20-way connector.
  3. Install the J 39775 Jumper Harness on the transmission side of the 20-way connector (Connector End View ).
  4. Using the J 39200 DMM and J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit, measure the resistance between terminals C and D.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Disconnect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly at the PC Solenoid Valve.
  2. Measure the resistance of the PC Solenoid Valve.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the PC Solenoid Valve.

Refer to Pressure Regulator Valve, in On-Vehicle Service.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

6

Repair the open in the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

7
  1. Inspect circuit 1228 (RED/BLK) for an open.
  2. Inspect circuit 1229 (LT BLU/WHT) for an open.
  3. Repair the circuits, if necessary.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8.

Did you find and correct a problem?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Inspect circuit 1228 (RED/BLK) for a short to ground or poor connections.
  2. Inspect circuit1229 (LT BLU/WHT) for a short to ground or poor connections.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8.

Did you find and correct a problem?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9
  1. Inspect the PCM connector terminals for the following problems:
    2. • Damaged connector pins
    • Backed-out connector pins
    • Weak terminal tension
  2. Repair the connectors if necessary.

Did you find and correct a problem?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the PCM.

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming , Section 6.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

11
  1. After the repair is complete, select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
    3. • Ensure that the duty cycle is not at the duty cycle's electrical high limit.
    • Ensure that the duty cycle is not at the duty cycle's electrical low limit.
  3. Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P0748.

Has the test run and passed?

--

System OK

Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1

DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit Electrical 5.7L, VIN P


Object Number: 42309 Size: MF
Automatic Transmission Components VIN P
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The Pressure Control Solenoid (PC Sol.) Valve is a PCM-controlled device that regulates the transmission line pressure. The PCM compares the TP voltage, the engine RPM, and other inputs in order to determine the appropriate line pressure for a given load. The PCM regulates the pressure by applying a varying amperage to the PC Sol. The applied amperage varies from 0.1 to 1.1 amps. The applied amperage is monitored by the PCM.

If the PCM detects a continuous open or a continuous short to ground in the PC Sol. circuit, then DTC P0748 sets. DTC P0748 is a type D DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The system voltage is 10-17 volts.
    • The PCM recognizes that the Pressure Control Solenoid Valve has reached the valve's electrical high limit.
    • The PCM recognizes that the Pressure Control Solenoid Valve has reached the valve's electrical low limit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The PCM freezes shift adapts from being updated.
    • The PCM does not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • A scan tool can clear the DTC from the PCM history. The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported.
    • The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids
    • Inspect the wiring for any poor electrical connections at the PCM. Inspect the wiring at the transmission 20-way connector. Look for the following problems:
       - A bent terminal
       - A backed out terminal
       - A damaged terminal
       - Poor terminal tension
       - A chafed wire
       - A broken wire inside the insulation
    • When diagnosing for an intermittent short or an open, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step verifies that the PCM can command the PC Sol. Valve.

    2.

  2. This step verifies that the PC Sol. Valve has the correct resistance. This step verifies that the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly has the correct resistance.

DTC P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PC Solenoid Valve) Circuit - Electrical

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check , Section 6.

2
  1. Install the Scan Tool ®.
  2. With the engine OFF, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

    3. Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data.

  3. Record the DTC Failure Records.
  4. While the engine is operating, put the transmission in Park.
  5. Using the scan tool, apply 0.1 through 1.0 amp while observing PC Ref Current and PC Act. Current.

Does the PC Act. Current remain within the specified range?

PC Ref Current ± 0.16 amp

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the transmission 20-way connector.
  3. Install the J 39775 Jumper Harness on the transmission side of the 20-way connector (Connector End View ).
  4. Using the J 39200 DMM and J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit, measure the resistance between terminals C and D.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Disconnect the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly at the PC Solenoid Valve.
  2. Measure the resistance of the PC Solenoid Valve.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

3-7ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the PC Solenoid Valve.

Refer to Pressure Regulator Valve, in On-Vehicle Service.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

6

Repair the Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly for an open.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

7
  1. Inspect circuit 1228 (RED/BLK) for an open.
  2. Inspect circuit 1229 (LT BLU/WHT) for an open.
  3. Repair the circuits, if necessary.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8.

Did you find and correct a problem?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Inspect circuit 1228 (RED/BLK) for a short to ground or poor connections.
  2. Inspect circuit 1229 (LT BLU/WHT) for a short to ground or poor connections.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8.

Did you find and correct a problem?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

9
  1. Inspect the PCM connector terminals for the following problems:
    2. • Damaged connector pins
    • Backed out connector pins
    • Weak terminal tension
  2. Repair the connectors if necessary.

Did you find and correct a problem?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the PCM.

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming , Section 6.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

11
  1. After the repair is complete, select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
    3. • Ensure that the duty cycle is not at the duty cycle's electrical high limit.
    • Ensure that the duty cycle is not at the duty cycle's electrical low limit.
  3. Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P0748.

Has the test run and passed?

--

System OK

Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1