Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR TIPM TCM POWER INPUT DTCS
1. With the scan tool under TIPM, check for TCM Power Input DTCs.
  Are there any TIPM TCM Power Input DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2.
CHECK FOR LOSS OF PRIME DTC
1. With the scan tool, check for other Transmission DTCs.
  Is the DTC P0944 present also?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECK IF THE DTC IS CURRENT
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the status Active or is the Starts Since Set counter 2 or less for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Go To 8.
CHECK THE PCM AND WIRING USING THE TRANSMISSION SIMULATOR
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 possible serious or fatal injury.
3. Install the Transmission Simulator (special tool #8333A, Simulator, Transmission) and the Electronic Transmission Adapter kit.
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. With the Transmission Simulator, turn the Pressure Switch selector to OD.
6. With the scan tool , monitor the OD Pressure Switch state while pressing the Pressure Switch Test button on the Transmission Simulator.
  Did the OD Pressure Switch state change?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5.
(T9) OD PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking OD Pressure Switch Sense Circuit For Open
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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.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
  
  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 the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform diagnosis.
4. Measure the resistance of the (T9) OD Pressure Switch Sense circuit between the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T9) OD Pressure Switch Sense circuit for an open.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6.
(T9) OD PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking OD Pressure Switch Sensor Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T9) OD Pressure Switch Sense circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T9) OD Pressure Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 7.
(T9) OD PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 3: Checking OD Pressure Switch Sense Circuit For Short To Voltage
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1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool under TIPM, actuate the Transmission.
3. Measure the voltage of the (T9) OD Pressure Switch Sense circuit.
  Is the voltage above 0.5 of a volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T9) OD Pressure Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  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 and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform Quick Learn
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE 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 Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.