Test Description
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.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2: This step verifies the ability of the TCM to command the PC solenoid valve.
- 3: This step verifies that the automatic transmission wiring harness and the PC solenoid valve have correct resistance.
DTC P0961 (2.4L Hybrid)
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 |
IMPORTANT:
Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Failure Records from the TCM.
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0.16 amps | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
| 3 |
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3-7 Ω | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Is the resistance greater than the specified value? | 7 Ω | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
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- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 20 |
| 6 | Test the high control circuit and the low control circuit of the PC solenoid valve for being shorted together between the AT inline 20-way connector and the PC solenoid valve. Refer to Circuit Testing . Did you find a condition? |
- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 20 |
| 7 | Measure the resistance from the PC solenoid valve high control circuit of the J 44152
to ground. See Special Tools
. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . Is the resistance less than the specified value? |
1,000 Ω | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 |
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- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 20 |
| 9 | Measure the resistance between the PC solenoid valve high control circuit and all other terminals except the PC solenoid valve low control circuit of the J 44152
. See Special Tools
. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . Is the resistance between less than the specified value? |
10 Ω | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 |
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10 Ω | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Test the low control circuit of the PC solenoid valve for a short to ground between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 12 | Using the DMM and the J 35616
GM-approved terminal test kit, measure the resistance of the PC solenoid valve low control circuit between the J 44152
and the TCM connector. See Special Tools
. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . Is the resistance less than the specified value? |
10 Ω | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Test the low control circuit of the PC solenoid valve for an open between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 14 | Using the DMM and the J 35616
GM-approved terminal test kit, measure the resistance from the PC solenoid valve high control circuit of the J 44152
to a good ground. See Special Tools
. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . Is the resistance less than the specified value? |
10 Ω | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 |
| 15 | Test the high control circuit of the PC solenoid valve for a short to ground between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 16 | Using the DMM and the J 35616
GM-approved terminal test kit, measure the resistance of the PC solenoid valve high control circuit between the J 44152
and the TCM connector. See Special Tools
. Refer to Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View . Is the resistance less than the specified value? |
10 Ω | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 18 |
| 17 | Test the high control circuit and the low control circuit of the PC solenoid for a short to voltage. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 21 |
| 18 | Test the high control circuit of the PC solenoid valve for an open between the TCM connector and the AT inline 20-way connector. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 19 | Replace the automatic transmission wiring harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 20 | Replace the PC solenoid valve. Refer to Pressure Control Solenoid Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 21 | Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 22 | - |
| 22 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? |
- | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 2 |
| 23 | 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 |