Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR RELATED DTC'S
1. With the scan tool, check for other Transmission DTC's
  Are there any line pressure sensor or transmission relay output DTCs present also?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom.
  No
  - Go to step 2
CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT
1. With the scan tool, check the STARTS SINCE SET counter for P0869.
  Is the STARTS SINCE SET COUNTER 2 or less?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 9
CHECK THE 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. With the Transmission Simulator select the "OFF" position on the "Input/Output Speed" switch.
5. Ignition on, engine not running.
6. With the scan tool, monitor the Line Pressure during the following step.
7. Using the Transmission Simulator, set the rotary switch to each of the 3 line pressure positions.
  NOTE: All three scan tool Line Pressure readings should be steady and ± 14 kPa or 2.0 psi of the reading specified on the Transmission Simulator.
  
  Did the Line Pressure read within ± 14 kPa or 2.0 psi in all three positions?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Go to step 5
CHECK THE LINE PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333A and the Electronic Transmission Adapter kit and reconnect all previously disconnected connectors.
3. Install the Line Pressure Gauge, Miller tool #C-3293, 0 to 2000 kPa or 0 to 300 psi in the L/R pressure port.
4. Start the engine in park.
5. Monitor the Line Pressure readings on the scan tool and the pressure gauge.
6. Compare the Line Pressure readings between the scan tool and the pressure gauge.
  Is the pressure gauge reading within 34 kPa or 5 psi of the scan tool reading?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the internal transmission and inspect the Transmission Oil Pump per the Service Information and replace if necessary. If no problem is found, replace the Pressure Control Solenoid.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Replace the Line Pressure Sensor per the Service information.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
CHECK THE (T118) PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 1: Checking (T118) Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333A.
3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C4 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 (T118) Pressure Control Solenoid Control circuit between the Line Pressure Sensor/Variable Force Solenoid Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of Miller tool #8815.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T118) Pressure Control Solenoid Control circuit for an open.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Go to step 6
CHECK THE (T118) PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking (T118) Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T118) Pressure Control Solenoid Control circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T118) Pressure Control Solenoid Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Go to step 7
CHECK THE (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking (F856) 5-Volt Supply Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit between the Line Pressure Sensor/Variable Force Solenoid Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of Miller tool #8815.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit for an open.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Go to step 8
CHECK THE (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking (F856) 5-Volt Supply Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
2. Disconnect the Line Pressure Sensor/Variable Force Solenoid 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.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - 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
INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set this 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.
  Where there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Test Complete.