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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. Did you perform the diagnostic system check? If so, go to next step. If not, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Install the scan tool. Turn ignition on, engine off. Record the DTC failure records. Start the engine. Using the scan tool, check ignition voltage. Is the voltage 9-18 volts? If so, go to next step. If not, see DTC P0562: SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW  or DTC P0563: SYSTEM VOLTAGE HIGH  .
  3. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using scan tool, command solenoid "B" on. Did the scan tool indicate solenoid "B" was ON? If so, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS . If not, go to next step.
    NOTE: Duty cycle value of 75 percent is an indication that the solenoid is in the ON state.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect C2 connector from the TCM, and install Breakout Box (J-39700) and Breakout Box Adapter (J-43799). Measure the resistance between TCM connector C2 terminals No. 24 and 25. See COMPONENT RESISTANCE  under ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS. Is the resistance reading within the specified range? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  6.
  5. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using DVOM, measure voltage between connector TCM connector C2 terminals No. 24 and 25. Using the scan tool, command solenoid "B" on. Is voltage 5-13 volts when the solenoid is on? If so, go to step  6. If not, go to step  11.
  6. Turn ignition off. Disconnect the wiring harness from the main transmission connector. Measure the resistance between transmission in-line 20-way connector terminals "N" and "P". See COMPONENT RESISTANCE  under ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS. Is the resistance within the specified range? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  8.
  7. Repair the vehicle wiring harness. Is the repair complete? If so, go to step  12.
  8. Remove the oil pan. See SERVICING - "C" & "K" SERIES (ALLISON) article. Disconnect internal wiring harness at solenoid "B". Measure the resistance of solenoid "B". See COMPONENT RESISTANCE  under ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS. Is the solenoid resistance within the specified value? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  10.
  9. Replace the internal wiring harness. See TRANSMISSION INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Is the replacement complete? If so, go to step  12.
  10. Replace solenoid "B". See SOLENOID VALVES  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Is the replacement complete? If so, go to step  12.
  11. Replace the TCM. See TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Is the replacement complete? If so, go to next step.
    CAUTION: In most cases, the TCM is not at fault. Investigate thoroughly before replacing the TCM.
  12. Perform the following procedure to verify the repair:
    • Clear the DTC.
    • Drive the vehicle under normal operating conditions.
    • Using the scan tool, monitor the operation of solenoid "B".

    Did the DTC return? If so, go to step  1. If not, system is okay.

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