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 DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.

Are there any speed sensor or gear ratio DTCs present?

Yes
1. Perform appropriate DTC test(s) in this article.
No
1. Go To 2).
2) CHECK THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT
Check the Gear shift cable adjustment per the Service Information.

Also check the cable for possible binding or improperly routed.

Is the Gear shift cable properly adjusted and not binding or improperly routed?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Adjust the Shifter Assembly per the Service Information.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1
3) CHECK CUSTOMER DRIVING HABIT
This DTC can be set if the customer does not move the shift lever completely into the OD position (in between gears) causing the manual valve to be in the T2 position.

When this occurs, the feed port to the clutch is restricted, the transmission will declare neutral, and this DTC will set.

This DTC can also be set by simply bumping the shift lever toward neutral while accelerating.

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

If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

Repair
1. This DTC can be set by the shift lever in the wrong position or not completely in the OD position. Make sure the customer is properly informed.
2. Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1