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) CHECK TO SEE IF DTC P0883 IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, Check the STARTS SINCE SET counter for P0883.

NOTE: This counter only applies to the last DTC set.

Is the STARTS SINCE SET counter equal to 0?

Yes
1. Go To step 2).
No
1. Go To step 5).
2) TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY CONTACTS STUCK CLOSED
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Transmission Control Relay.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control Relay Output Circuit of the Transmission Control Relay.

Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To step 3).
No
1. Replace the Transmission Control Relay.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
3) (T16) TRANSMISSION RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Transmission Relay Output Circuit For Short To Voltage
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Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Transmission Control Relay.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Measure the voltage at the (T16) Transmission Control Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector.

Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?

Yes
1. Repair the (T16) Transmission Control Relay Output circuit for a short to voltage.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
No
1. Go To step 4).
4) (T15) TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Transmission Control Relay Control Circuit For Short To Voltage
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Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Transmission Control Relay.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Ignition on, engine not running.

NOTE: The Transmission Controller will power up the Transmission Control Relay Control circuit for approximately 3.0 seconds after initial ignition on. Wait at least 3.0 seconds before performing the following voltage check.

NOTE: A One-trip fault may set for P0888 Relay Always Off, disregard the DTC.

Measure the voltage at the (T15) Transmission Control Relay Control circuit after a 3.0 second wait period.

Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?

Yes
1. Repair the (T15) Transmission Control Relay Control circuit for a short to voltage.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
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. If no problems are found, replace the PCM per the Service Information. With the scan tool PERFORM QUICK LEARN, then program Pinion Factor in the Front Control Module. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL)
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
5) 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 EATX DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

Were there any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
No
1. Test Complete.