Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK TO SEE IF THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
1. Using the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.
2. Start the vehicle and check Transmission Fluid Level in accordance with the Service Information and adjust as necessary.
3. Test drive the vehicle to a constant speed greater than 40 Km/h (25 mph) for the period of at least 30 seconds.
  NOTE: This can not be performed on a hoist, actual road conditions must be present for proper results.
  
  Did the DTC reset (one trip) during the road test?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the CV Transmission as necessary. Note the components related to the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) such as the TCC Solenoid, control valves, valve body leakage or the TCC.
  - Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 2
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
3. It may be necessary to Test Drive the vehicle again trying different conditions that may cause the DTC to reset.
  Were there any problems found or did the DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the CVT VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Test Complete.