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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECKING FOR LOSS OF PRIME DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, check for other Transmission DTCs.

      Is the DTC P0944 present also?

      Yes 

      • Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom.

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. CHECK FOR RELATED TRANSMISSION DTCS 
    1. With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

      Are any of the DTCs P0732, P0734 and/or P0846 present also?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. CHECK TO SEE IF DTC P0845 IS CURRENT 
    1. With the scan tool, view DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC or is the STARTS SINCE SET counter 2 or less?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      • Go to step  9
  4. PCM AND WIRING 
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Remove the Ignition Switch Feed fuse from the TIPM.
      CAUTION: Removal of the Ignition Switch Feed fuse from the TIPM will prevent the vehicle from being started in gear.
      WARNING: The Ignition Switch Feed fuse must be removed from the TIPM. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or death.
    3. Install the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333A and the Electronic Transmission Adapter kit.
    4. Ignition on, engine not running.
    5. With the Transmission Simulator, turn the Pressure Switch selector switch to 2/4.
    6. With the scan tool, monitor the UD Pressure Switch state while pressing the Pressure Switch Test button on the Transmission Simulator.
    7. Wiggle the wires leading to the PCM while pressing and holding the Pressure Switch Test button.

      Did the 2/4 Pressure Switch state change to closed and remain closed while wiggling the wires?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  5. (T47) 2/4 PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 1: Checking Pressure Switch Sense Circuit For Open
    GC0090525Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the PCM C4 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly harness connector.
      CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (T47) 2/4 Pressure Switch Sense circuit between the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of Miller tool #8815.

      Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. (T47) 2/4 PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Pressure Switch Sense Circuit For Short To Ground
    GC0090526Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T47) 2/4 Pressure Switch Sense circuit.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  7. (T47) 2/4 PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 3: Checking 2/4 Pressure Switch Sensor Circuit For Short To Voltage
    GC0090527Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool under TIPM, actuate the Transmission.
    3. Measure the voltage of the (T47) 2/4 Pressure Switch Sense circuit.

      Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking Transmission Control Output Circuit For An Open
    GC0090493Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. With the scan tool under TIPM, actuate the Transmission.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check (T16) Transmission Control Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly harness connector.
      NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • 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
      • Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure 

      No 

  9. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
    2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
    3. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
    4. 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 

      No 

      • Test Complete.