LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2006 >> Sierra 1500 HD, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 33 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - ALLISON - DIAGNOSTICS (DTCs P0878-P2723)) >> DTC P1688 >> Test Description

Test Description

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step tests for a damaged terminal or connector in the TCM connector.
  2. 4:  This step tests for an open/short.
DTC P1688

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
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 Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase data.
  4. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
  5. Turn OFF the ignition.
  6. Disconnect the 80-way connector at the TCM.
  7. Inspect terminal 22 for a pulled back, unlocked, terminal or visible terminal damage.
Did you find and correct a condition?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the ECM.
  2. Inspect the unmanaged torque signal circuit for a pulled back, unlocked, terminal or visible terminal damage.
Did you find and correct a condition?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the unmanaged torque signal circuit between the TCM and ECM for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct a condition?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 5 
5 Verify that the ECM has the proper model year software and calibration. This wiring option is only used with the 8.1L gas engine.
Was the software and calibration current and proper for the engine?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
6 Install the correct ECM calibration. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Is the calibration complete?
Go to Step 8  -
7 Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 8  -
8 Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
  1. Select DTC.
  2. Select Clear Info.
  3. Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:
    • Vehicle at operating temperature
    • Engine speed greater than 200 RPM
    • All conditions are met for 2 seconds
  4. Select Specific DTC.
  5. Enter DTC P1688.

Has the test run and passed?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 2 
9 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