Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 1: The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the freeze frame data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. The information is then stored in the scan tool for later reference.
- 2: This step tests the shift solenoid for internal coil resistance.
- 3: This step tests for a short to ground in the BLU/WHT wire.
- 4: This step tests for a open in the BLU/WHT wire.
- 5: This step tests the condition of the transaxle internal electrical harness for damage.
- 6: This step tests for a short to voltage in the BLU/WHT wire.
- 7: This step tests for a poor electrical connection that may have caused the DTC to set.
- 8: This step inspects for a faulty PCM.
DTC P0773
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics | ||||
| 1 | Was the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls |
| 2 |
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- | Go to applicable DTC table | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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infinity | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 9 |
| 4 | Use the J 39200
in order to measure the resistance between the PCM harness connector CZ terminal 13 and the transaxle connector terminal 2. Is the resistance less than the specified value? |
2 Ω | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 10 |
| 5 |
|
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 6 |
|
2 V | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 11 |
| 7 | Inspect all of the electrical connections for poor terminal contact or poor connection. Is poor terminal contact or connection evident? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 |
|
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 9 | Repair the short to ground in the BLU/YEL wire between the PCM and the TCC solenoid. Is the action complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 10 | Repair the open or high resistance in the BLU/WHT wire between the PCM and the TCC solenoid. Is the action complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 11 | Repair the short to voltage in the BLU/WHT wire between the PCM and the TCC solenoid. Is the action complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 12 | Repair the terminals or connections that exhibit poor contact. Is the action complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 13 | Refer to the Diagnostic Aids for a possible intermittent condition. If OK, replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls. Is the action complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 14 | Refer to Diagnostic Aids for additional information regarding DTC P0773. Is the action complete? |
- | Go to Step 15 | - |
| 15 |
|
- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |