Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT
Start the engine.

NOTE: This DTC is not a Transmission Input Speed Sensor DTC.

With the scan tool, read transmission DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC or is the STARTS SINCE SET counter set at 0?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. Go to 3).
2) CHECK IF ENGINE DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, read engine DTCs.

Are there any engine DTC's present?

Yes
1. Refer to the appropriate Engine ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS article and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
2. Perform 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. Check for Service Information Tune-ups or Service Bulletins for any possible causes that may apply. If no problems are found, replace the PCM per the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform QUICK LEARN.
2. Perform 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
3) INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.

Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.

With the scan tool, check the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

Check for Service Information Tune-ups or Service Bulletins for any possible causes that may apply.

Were there any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform 40/41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Test Complete.