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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Identification Diagnostic Types

DTC

Description

DTC Type*

Default Action

P0502

Vehicle Speed Sensor Assembly (VSS Assy.) Circuit--Low Input

A

    • DTC P0502 stores in VCM history
    • Second gear only
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Inhibit TCC engagement

P0560

System Voltage Malfunction

D

    • DTC P0560 stores in VCM history
    • All transmission output devices are off
    • 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 VCM history
    • The VCM uses a transmission default temperature of 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 VCM history
    • The VCM uses a transmission default temperature of 135°C (275°F)
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0719

Brake Switch Circuit--Low Input

A

    • DTC P0719 is stored in VCM history
    • Inhibit 4th gear if in hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0724

Brake Switch Circuit--High Input

D

    • DTC P0724 is stored in VCM history
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0742

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System Stuck ON

B

    • DTC P0742 is stored in VCM history
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0748

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

D

    • DTC P0748 is stored in VCM history
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • PCS is OFF

P0751

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve (1-2 SS Valve)--Performance

B

DTC P0751 is stored in VCM history

P0753

1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve (1-2 SS Valve)--Electrical

A

    • DTC P0753 is stored in VCM history
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • If in hot mode, the TCC engages in 3rd or 4th, if no braking or downshifts occur
    • Inhibit downshifts to 2nd gear over 48 km/h (30 mph)

P0756

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve (2-3 SS Valve)--Performance

B

    • DTC P0756 is stored in VCM history
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P0758

2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve (2-3 SS Valve)--Electrical

A

    • DTC P0758 is stored in VCM history
    • Default to 3rd gear
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit TCC engagement

P1810

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

B

    • DTCC 1810 is stored in VCM history
    • D2 line pressure
    • D4 shift pattern
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1812

Transmission Fluid Overtemperature

D

    • DTC P1812 is stored in VCM history
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1860

Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid Valve (TCC PWM Sol. Valve) Circuit--Electrical

A

    • DTC P1860 is stored in VCM history
    • Inhibit TCC engagement
    • Inhibit 4th gear in hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1864

Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve (TCC Sol Valve) Circuit--Electrical

A

    • DTC P1864 is stored in VCM history
    • Inhibit TCC engagement
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit 4th gear in hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1870

Transmission Component Slipping

A

    • DTC P1870 is stored in VCM history
    • Inhibit TCC engagement
    • Maximum line pressure
    • Inhibit 4th gear in hot mode
    • Freeze shift adapts from being updated

P1886

3-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Assembly (3-2 SS Valve Assy.) Circuit--Electrical

A

    • DTC P1886 is stored in VCM history
    • Soft landing to 3rd gear
    • Inhibit TCC 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.