Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the connectors at the PCM, the SS valve 1, and all other circuit connecting points for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
- Inspect the circuit wiring for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents .
- Inspect for a shorted SS valve 1 wire.
- Inspect for a faulty SS valve 1.
- Inspect for a PCM internal fault.
DTC P0973
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 |
IMPORTANT:
Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data.
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Go to Diagnostic Aids In This Test | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Test the shift solenoid valve 1 high control circuit internal transmission harness for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground
. Did you find a condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Test the shift solenoid valve 1 high control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the transmission inline 5-way connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the PCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Replace the transmission internal solenoid harness. Refer to Transmission Wiring Harness Extension Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the shift solenoid valve 1. Refer to Accumulator Valve Body Assembly Overhaul
. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 |
IMPORTANT:
Always perform the PCM set up procedure.
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Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 2 |
| 12 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info. and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? |
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |