Diagnostic Aids

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the connectors at the PCM, the AT ISS, and all other circuit connecting points for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
Inspect the circuit wiring for an intermittent condition. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents .
Inspect for a disconnected AT ISS connector.
Inspect for an open or shorted AT ISS wire.
Inspect for a faulty AT ISS.
Inspect for an internal fault of the PCM.

DTC P0717

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	-	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. IMPORTANT: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Clear the DTCs. Start and idle the engine. Monitor the Transmission ISS parameter on the scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate an increase in the Transmission ISS parameter while the engine speed increases?	-	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the AT ISS. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF. Using the DMM, measure the voltage of the AT ISS 5 volt reference circuit to ground. Does the voltage measure near the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 7
4	Measure the voltage from the AT ISS 5 volt reference circuit to the AT ISS low reference circuit. Does the voltage measure near the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 8
5	Measure the voltage from the ISS high signal circuit to the ISS low reference circuit. Does the voltage measure near the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 6
6	Test the AT ISS high signal circuit for the following conditions: An open A short to ground A short to voltage Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 11
7	IMPORTANT: The condition that affects this circuit may exist in other connecting branches of the circuit. Refer to Power Distribution Schematics for complete circuit distribution. Test the AT ISS 5 volt reference circuit for the following conditions: An open A short to ground A short to voltage Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 11
8	Test the AT ISS low reference circuit for an open or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 11
9	Remove the AT ISS sensor. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement . Inspect the AT ISS and the transmission for the following conditions: An incorrect AT ISS A damaged AT ISS Incorrect AT ISS installation AT ISS rotor damage Repair any of the above conditions as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 10
10	Replace the AT ISS. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	-	Go to Step 12	-
11	Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement?	-	Go to Step 12	-
12	Perform the following procedure In order to verify the repair: Select DTC. Select Clear Info. Drive the vehicle. Ensure the vehicle speed is greater than 20 km/h (13 mph) for at least 10 seconds. Select specific DTC. Enter DTC P0717. Has the test run and passed?	-	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 2
13	With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?	-	Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle	System OK