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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts: Notes

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

Five Digit DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action
P0102, P0103, P1100, P1101 Mass air flow (MAF) MAF fault codes. MAF system has a fault which may cause a transaxle concern. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article for diagnosis. Incorrect shift schedule, high/low EPC pressure. Incorrect converter engagement scheduling, symptoms similar to a TPS failure. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P0117 Engine coolant temperature (ECT) ECT indicates 125°C (254°F). ECT higher or lower than expected during key ON engine OFF (KOEO) and key ON engine running (KOER). Torque converter clutch will always be off, resulting in poor fuel economy. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P0118 ECT ECT indicates -40°C (-40°F). ECT higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. Torque converter clutch will always be off, resulting in poor fuel economy. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P0122, P0123, P1120, P1121, P1125 Throttle position (TP) TP fault codes. Processor assembly has detected an error. This error may cause a transaxle concern. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article for diagnosis. Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, torque converter clutch does not engage. Torque converter clutch cycling. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P0300, P0308, P0320, P0340, P1351, P1364 Electronic Ignition (EI) System EI system fault codes. Ignition system has a fault which may cause a transaxle concern. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article for diagnosis. Engine fault, no torque converter engagement, late wide open throttle (WOT) shifts. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P0707 Transmission Range (TR) TR out of range. Shorted circuit or sensor. TR sensor, circuit or PCM shorted to ground. Harsh shifts or engagements. Go to Pinpoint Test D .
P0708 TR TR out of range. Open circuit or sensor. TR sensor, circuit or PCM indicate open. Harsh shifts or engagements. Go to Pinpoint Test D .
P0711 Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) Transmission Temperature sensor in range failure. The PCM has detected no change in TFT during normal operation. Substitute ECT temperature reading. Go to Pinpoint Test B .
P0712 TFT 150°C (302°F) indicated TFT sensor circuit grounded. Voltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds temperature of 150°C (302°F). Incorrect torque converter clutch operation. Incorrect EPC pressure control. Go to Pinpoint Test B .
P0713 TFT -40°C (-40°F) indicated TFT sensor circuit open. Voltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F). Incorrect torque converter clutch operation. Incorrect EPC pressure control. Go to Pinpoint Test B .
P0715 Turbine shaft speed (TSS) Insufficient input from turbine speed sensor. PCM detected a loss of TSS signal during operation. No torque converter engagements or harsh shifts. No 4th gear operation and engine braking in 2nd and 3rd gear. Go to Pinpoint Test F .
P0717 TSS Turbine shaft speed sensor circuit - signal. PCM has detected NO TSS signal. Possible harsh shifts, converter locks or engagements. Go to Pinpoint Test F .
P0718 TSS Turbine shaft speed sensor circuit intermittent. PCM has detected a noisy TSS signal. Possible harsh shifts, converter locks or engagements. Go to Pinpoint Test F .
P0720 Output shaft speed (OSS) Insufficient input from OSS sensor. PCM has detected a loss of OSS signal during operation. Harsh shift, abnormal shift schedule operation. Go to Pinpoint Test F .
P0721 OSS OSS signal noisy. PCM has detected a noisy OSS sensor signal. Harsh shifts, abnormal shift schedule operation. Go to Pinpoint Test F .
P0722 OSS OSS signal intermittent. PCM has detected an intermittent OSS signal. Harsh shift, abnormal shift schedule operation. Go to Pinpoint Test F .
P0731** Shift solenoid A (SSA), shift solenoid B (SSB), or internal parts 1st gear failure. No 1st gear. Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). Go to Pinpoint Test A .
P0732** SSA, SSB, or internal parts 2nd gear failure. No 2nd gear. Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). Go to Pinpoint Test A .
P0733** SSA, SSB or internal parts 3rd gear failure. No 3rd gear. Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). Go to Pinpoint Test A .
P0734** SSA, SSB or internal parts 4th gear failure. No 4th gear. Harsh shifts. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position: see Solenoid ON/OFF Chart. Shift errors may also be due to other internal transaxle concerns (such as stuck valves, damaged friction material). Go to Pinpoint Test A .
P0743* , P0740*** Torque converter clutch (TCC) Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit failure, open or shorted. TCC solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or processor drive failure. Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM higher or lower than expected. Go to Pinpoint Test C .
P0750* , P0753*** SSA SSA solenoid circuit failure, open or shorted. Solenoid A circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or processor driver failure during self-test. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See the Solenoid Operation Chart, refer to Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle  in his section. Go to Pinpoint Test A .
P0755* , P0758*** SSB SSB solenoid circuit failure, open or shorted. Solenoid B circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or processor driver failure during self-test. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition mode and manual lever position. See the Solenoid Operation Chart, refer to Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle  in his section. Go to Pinpoint Test A .
P0778 3-2 Timing/Coast Clutch Solenoid (3-2T/
CCS)
3-2 T/CCS solenoid or circuit electrical intermittent failures detected. Voltage through 3-2T/CCS solenoid and circuit are checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. May flash the TCIL. Go to Pinpoint Test G .
P0960* Electronic pressure control (EPC) EPC solenoid circuit failure, open circuit. Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked and compared to a voltage through solenoid after a time delay. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. KOEO and continuous self-test. Open circuit - causes maximum EPC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. Go to Pinpoint Test E .
P0962, P0748 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure, shorted to ground. Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked and compared to a voltage through solenoid after a time delay. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. KOEO and continuous self-test. Short to ground: limit engine torque (partial fuel shut-off, heavy misfire). Minimum line pressure. Go to Pinpoint Test E .
P0963 EPC EPC solenoid circuit failure, short circuit to VBAT. Voltage through EPC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to VBAT: maximum EPC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash the TCIL. Go to Pinpoint Test E .
P0964* 3-2T/
CCS
3-2T/CCS solenoid circuit failure - open. 3-2T/CCS circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or processor drive circuit failure during self-test. Failed off - engine braking in second/third gears, firm or flared 3-2 downshifts. Harsh 4-3 downshifts. Go to Pinpoint Test G .
P0966* 3-2T/
CCS
3-2T/CCS solenoid circuit failure - short. 3-2T/CCS circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit shorted during self-test. Failed on - no engine braking (except in
Overdrive (Circle D)), delayed 3-2 downshifts.
Go to Pinpoint Test G .
P0967 3-2 T/CCS solenoid 3-2 TCCS solenoid circuit failure, short circuit to VBAT. Voltage through 3-2T/CCS solenoid and circuit are checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. May flash the TCIL. Go to Pinpoint Test G .
P1116 ECT ECT out of self-test range. ECT higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER. Rerun self-test at normal operating temperature. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1124 TP TP voltage high/low for self-test. TP was not in the correct position for self-test. Rerun at appropriate TP position per application. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1460 A/C A/C switch error. A/C or defrost on condition may result from A/C clutch being on during quick test. Failed ON - EPC pressure slightly low with A/C off. Failed off - EPC pressure slightly low with A/C on. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1501 Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) VSS input out of self-test range. PCM detected presence of a VSS signal during self-test. No transmission symptom. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1636 Inductive signature clip Inductive signature clip communication. PCM has detected an internal error. - Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1702 TR Transmission range sensor circuit. Transmission range sensor circuit intermittent. Harsh shifts or engagements. Go to Pinpoint Test D .
P1703 Brake pedal position (BPP) Brake not actuated during self-test. Brake not cycled during KOER. Failed on or not connected - converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1703 BPP BPP switch circuit failed. Brake pedal position switch circuit failure. Failed off - converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1705 TR TR not in PARK. Self-test not run in PARK. Rerun self-test in PARK. Go to Pinpoint Test D .
P1711 TFT TFT out of ST range. Transaxle not at operating temperature during self-test. Warm or cool transaxle to normal operating temperature. Go to Pinpoint Test B .
P1714 SSA SSA fault. Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See the Solenoid Operation Chart, refer to Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle  in his section. Go to Pinpoint Test H .
P1715 SSB SSB fault. Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected. Incorrect gear selection depending on condition, mode and manual lever position. See the Solenoid Operation Chart, refer to Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle  in his section. Go to Pinpoint Test H .
P1742, P1743*** TCC TCC solenoid failed ON or OFF. TCC solenoid has failed ON or OFF by electrical, mechanical or hydraulic concern. Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM higher or lower than expected. Go to Pinpoint Test C .
P1744, P0741*** TCC TCC function check. Excessive slip detected during full TCC engagement. Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM higher or lower than expected. Go to Pinpoint Test C .
P1780 Transmission control (TC) switch Transmission control switch not changing states during self-test. Transmission control switch not cycled during self-test. Circuit open or shorted. No overdrive cancel when switch is cycled. Rerun self-test and cycle switch, refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1782 Performance/ economy (P/E) switch P/E switch circuit out of self-test range (if equipped). P/E switch not cycled during self-test or shorted/opened. No change in states when cycled. Rerun self-test and cycle switch. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
P1783 TFT Transmission overtemp condition indicated. Transmission fluid temperature exceeded 127°C (270°F). Increased line pressure. Go to Pinpoint Test B .
* Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms.
** May also be generated by some other non-electric transaxle hardware system.
*** The TCIL code will set on the first fault occurrence. On the second fault occurrence plus the second power up, the MIL and TCIL will illuminate.