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Pinpoint Test H: Solenoid Mechanical Failure

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NOTE: Repair all other DTCs before repairing the following DTCs: P1714, P1715, P1716, P1740.
  1. H1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Carry out KOEO Test until continuous DTCs have been displayed.
    • If any of the following DTCs are present, continue with this test: P1714, P1715, P1716, P1740.
    • Are other DTCs present for TFT, TCC or shift solenoids? 

      Yes 

      REPAIR the DTCs for TFT, TCC, or shift solenoids first. CLEAR DTCs and CARRY OUT TRANSAXLE DRIVE CYCLE TEST . RERUN Quick Test.

      No 

      INSTALL a new solenoid and/or body. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTS  for code description. GO to H2.

  2. H2 TRANSMISSION DRIVE CYCLE TEST 
    • Carry out Transaxle Drive Cycle Test. Refer to TRANSAXLE DRIVE CYCLE TEST .
    • Carry out On-Board Diagnostic Test.
    • Does the transaxle upshift and downshift, and torque converter clutch operate correctly? 

      Yes 

      GO to H3.

      No 

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM  to diagnose shift concerns.

  3. H3 RETRIEVE DTCS 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Carry out KOEO Test until continuous DTCs have been displayed. Refer to the scan tool tester manual.
    • Are DTCs P1714, P1715, P1716, P1740 still present? 

      Yes 

      INSTALL a new powertrain control module (PCM). ROAD TEST and RERUN the Quick Test.

      No 

      Testing completed. If a concern still exists, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .