Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR OTHER TRANSMISSION DTCS
- With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.
Are any gear ratio and/or speed sensor DTCs present in addition to DTC P0219?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 2
- With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTCs.
- CHECK FOR ENGINE DTCS
- With the scan tool, check for engine DTCs.
Are any engine DTCs present?
Yes
- Refer to DTC INDEX - 1500 .
No
- Go To 3
- With the scan tool, check for engine DTCs.
- CHECK IF ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ARE PRESENT
- Determine if any Engine mechanical problems are present.
Are any Engine mechanical problems present?
Yes
- Repair engine as necessary. Refer to appropriate service information for the appropriate repair procedures.
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- Determine if any Engine mechanical problems are present.
- CHECK IF TRANSMISSION MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ARE PRESENT
- Determine if any Transmission mechanical problems are present.
- Turn the ignition OFF to the LOCK position.
- Remove the Transmission Oil Pan and inspect for excessive debris or a plugged Transmission Oil Filter.
Is there any debris, plugged Transmission Oil Filter, or signs of an internal transmission problem?
Yes
- Repair Transmission as necessary.
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 5
- TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE NOTE:
The Engine and Transmission must not have mechanical problems and be operating normally before proceeding with this test.
- With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.
- Road test the vehicle.
- With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.
Did DTC P0219-ENGINE OVERSPEED reset?
Yes
- Using the schematics as a guide, check the Transmission Control Module A (TCMA) terminals and connectors for corrosion, damage or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to the power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace and program the TCMA in accordance to the Service Information.
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test Complete
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .