Pinpoint Test E : Shift Solenoid E (SSE)
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- E1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS
- Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.
Are DTCs P0770, P0773 and/or P0774 present?
Yes GO to E2 No REFER to: Diagnosis By Symptom . - E2 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1520A .
- Disconnect PCM C1915E .
- Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to E3 No REPAIR the circuit. - E3 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1520A-7 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to E4 No REPAIR the circuit. - Measure:
- E4 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1520A-7 Ground
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the circuit. No GO to E5 - E5 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead Component side resistance pin 7. Component side resistance pin 5.
Is the resistance between 20 and 34 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new PCM. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . No GO to E6 - Measure:
- E6 CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) RESISTANCE
- Remove the transmission internal wiring harness frame. Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and transmission internal wiring harness frame terminals.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead Shift Solenoid E (SSE) pin A. Shift Solenoid E (SSE) pin B.
Is the resistance between 20 and 34 ohms?
Yes GO to E7 No INSTALL a new Shift Solenoid E (SSE). Refer to: Solenoid . - E7 CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes INSTALL a new Shift Solenoid E (SSE). Refer to: Solenoid . No INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness frame. Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame .