Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) DETERMINING IF RELATED ENGINE TPS DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, check Engine DTCs, including pending DTCs and one trip failures.

Are there any Engine TPS/APP DTCs present?

Yes
1. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
No
1. Go To step 2).
2) CHECK TO SEE IF DTC IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, record the DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.

NOTE: To erase EVENT DATA information, a BATTERY DISCONNECT must be performed. Performing a BATTERY DISCONNECT will reset all learned Transmission values to controller defaults which may lead to erratic shift schedules.

Drive the vehicle and try to duplicate the conditions in which the DTC was reported by the DTC EVENT DATA.

With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

Does this DTC reset?

Yes
1. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
No
1. Go To step 3).
3) INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

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

Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

Pay particular attention to the TPS/APP signal and sensor ground circuits.

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

Were there any problems found?

Yes
1. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
No
1. Test Complete.