Diagnostic Test

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DETERMINING IF RELATED DTCS ARE PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, check for other Transmission DTCs.
  Is the DTC P0841 present also?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2.
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 3.
  No
  - Go To 8.
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 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 switch to L/R.
6. With the scan tool, monitor the L/R Pressure Switch State while pressing the Pressure Switch Test button.
  Did the Pressure Switch state change from open to closed when the test button was pressed?
  
  Yes
  - Repair internal transmission as necessary in accordance with the Service Information. Inspect the Solenoid Switch Valve in accordance with the Service Information and repair or replace as necessary. If no problems are found, replace the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
(T16) TRANSMISSION CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Transmission Control Output Circuit For Open
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1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C4 harness connector.
4. With the scan tool under TIPM, actuate the Transmission.
  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 (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform diagnosis.
5. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check all (T16) Transmission Control Relay Output circuits in the appropriate terminals of the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
  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 on all (T16) Transmission Control Output circuits?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the (T16) Transmission Control Relay Output circuit for an open.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
(T50) L/R PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Pressure Switch Sense Circuit
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1. With the scan tool under TIPM, stop the Transmission actuation.
2. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
3. Measure the resistance of the (T50) L/R 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 (T50) L/R Pressure Switch Sense circuit for an open.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6.
(T50) L/R PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 3: Checking Pressure Switch Sense Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (T50) L/R Pressure Switch Sense circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T50) L/R 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.
(T50) L/R PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 4: Checking L/R 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 (T50) L/R Pressure Switch Sense circuit.
  Is the voltage above 0.5 of a volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (T50) L/R 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 this DTC are not present at this time.
2. Test drive and verify if the transmission is launching in 2nd gear and/or no TCC engagement.
3. With the scan tool, check the Event Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
  Are there 2nd gear launches and/or no TCC engagement?
  
  Yes
  - Disassemble and inspect the Valve Body in accordance with the Service Information and repair or replace as necessary. If no problems are found in the Valve Body, replace the Transmission Solenoid Pressure Switch Assembly.
  - Perform the 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test Complete.