Action Taken When the DTC Sets

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The TCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
When in a forward range, the transmission will shift to another forward range while diagnostic response is active.
If the shift selector is moved to NEUTRAL, the transmission will shift to NEUTRAL.
If the shift selector is moved to REVERSE, the transmission will shift to NEUTRAL or REVERSE.
If the shift selector is returned to a forward range and the transmission is compromised by over speeding or direction change, the transmission will lock in NEUTRAL.
DTC P0773 will be stored in TCM history.
The TCM freezes shift adapts (DNA).
The TCM inhibits torque converter clutch (TCC) engagement.