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Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step changes the AT fluid and filter. It is important to reset the oil life monitor after the fluid and filter are replaced.
DTC P0897

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    3. IMPORTANT:
    • Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the ECM and the TCM Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Failure Records from the ECM and TCM.
    • Using the Clear Info function erases stored DTCs in both the ECM and TCM.
  3. Record the DTC Failure Records.
  4. Clear the DTC.
  5. Replace the transmission fluid and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
  6. Use the scan tool in order to reset the transmission oil life.
Is the action complete?		 - Go to Step 3  -
3 Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Ensure that the transmission oil life monitor displays 99 percent or greater.
  4. Select Specific DTC.
  5. Enter DTC P0897.

Has the test run and passed?		 - Go to Step 4  Go to Step 2 
4 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 in Vehicle DTC Information System OK
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