Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue and 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Start the engine. Leave gearshift lever in Park. Using scan tool, monitor TCC slip speed. Is TCC slip speed less than 3 RPM? If so, go to next step. If not, problem is intermittent. See DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Inspect the control valve body for the following:
- Stuck TCC PC solenoid.
- Stuck TCC enable solenoid.
- Line limit valve and spring for damage, sticking or binding.
- TCC control valve and spring for damage, sticking or binding.
- TCC regulator valve for damage, sticking or binding.
- TCC regulator apply valve spring for damage, sticking or binding.
- Control valve body for damage, porosity or contamination.
NOTE:
If DTC P0716, P0717, P0964, P0965, P0966, P1888, or P1889 has set, diagnose that DTC first.