DTC P0730/41: Shift Control System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Honda Odyssey, 1998 Honda Accord, and 1998 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
DO NOT perform this DTC test until all other DTCs have been repaired first.
- Using scan tool, retrieve A/T freeze data. Clear fault codes and road test vehicle under same conditions freeze data was recorded. If fault code returns, go to next step. If fault code does not return, problem is intermittent, check transaxle and PCM connections.
- Road test vehicle at over 12 MPH for more than 30 seconds in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. Using scan tool, check for any other DTCs. If any other DTCs are present, repair those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0730/41. If no other DTCs are present, go to next step.
- Test clutch pressure. See HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST under TESTING in ACURA B6VA, HONDA BAXA, MDWA & M6HA OVERHAUL article. If clutch pressure is within specification, go to next step. If clutch pressure is not within specification, repair hydraulic system as necessary. See HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TROUBLE SHOOTING table under HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST in ACURA B6VA, HONDA BAXA, MDWA & M6HA OVERHAUL article.
- Replace lock-up control solenoid valve/shift control solenoid valve "A" assembly and shift control solenoid valves "B" and "C". See LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID VALVES/SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE "A" and SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn ignition off and clear codes. See CLEARING FAULT CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Road test vehicle at over 12 MPH for more than 30 seconds in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. Recheck DTCs. If DTC P0730/41 returns, replace transaxle. If DTC P0730/41 does not return, system is okay.