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Diagnostic Procedure

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P0706-CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST REFERENCE

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many transmission problems. If the fluid level is low locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the fluid level per the Service Information.
NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid false symptoms.
With the DRBIII®, read Engine DTC's. Check and repair all Engine DTC's prior to performing any transmission symptom diagnostics.With the DRBIII®, read Transmission DTC's. Record all DTC's and 1 Trip Failures.
NOTE: Diagnose 1 Trip Failures as a fully matured DTC.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.Repair as necessary.Perform the Shift Lever Position Test. If the test does not pass, refer to Symptom test for P0706 CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL .For Gear Ratio DTC's, check and record all CVI's.Most DTC's set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all diagnostic monitors have run.
NOTE: Verify flash level of Powertrain Control Module. Some problems are corrected by software upgrades to the Transmission and Engine software.
NOTE: Check for applicable TSB's related to the problem.
Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.ContinueGo To 2
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2 With the DRBIII®, erase Transmission DTCs.
Cycle the ignition off, then start the vehicle.
Firmly apply the brakes and shift into Overdrive.
NOTE: Vehicle must remain in Overdrive for at least three seconds.

With the brakes firmly applied, shift slowly through all gears (PRNDL) as least three times, pausing momentarily in each gear.
NOTE: If all the PRNDL lights box individually then the error was cleared.

Shift into park and turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIII®, read Transmission DTCs.
Does the DTC P0706 reset, or do all the PRNDL indicators remain boxed in park or neutral?
Yes --> Go To 3
No --> Go To 21
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3 With the DRBIII®, perform the Shift Lever Position Test.
Select the test outcome from the following:
Test passes
Go To 21
Test fails with DTC
Go To 4
Test fails without DTC
Go To 20
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4 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Remove the Starter Relay.
CAUTION: Removal of the Starter Relay is to prevent a Transmission, NO RESPONSE, condition and disable the starter.

Install the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333 and the Electronic Transmission Adapter kit 8333-1A.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIII®, perform the Shift Lever Position Test.
When the DRBIII t instructs you to put the Gear Selector in a particular position, you must do so using the Transmission Simulator.
The LED for the gear position in question must be illuminated on the Transmission Simulator, prior to pressing the ENTER key on the DRBIII®.
Did the Shift Lever Position Test pass?
Yes --> Go To 5
No --> Go To 6
NOTE: After completion of this procedure, make sure to disconnect the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333 and FWD adaptor cable kit, Miller tool #8333-1A and reconnect all connectors.
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5 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the Transmission Range Sensor per the Service Information.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
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6 Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRBIII®, monitor the TRS Sense circuits on the Input/Output screen - C1 thru C4.
Move the shift lever through all gear positions, pausing momentarily in each gear position and watch for one of the circuits to not change state.
Pick the one that did not change state.
TRS T1 sense (C4)
Go To 7
TRS T3 sense (C3)
Go To 10
TRS T41 sense (C1)
Go To 13
TRS T42 sense (C2)
Go To 16
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7 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance of the TRS T1 Sense circuit from the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815 to the TRS harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T1 Sense circuit for an open.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 8
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8 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance between ground and the TRS T1 Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T1 Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 9
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9 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay from the PDC.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage of the TRS T1 Sense circuit at the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volt?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T1 Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 19
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10 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance of the TRS T3 Sense circuit from the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815 to the TRS harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T3 Sense circuit for an open.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 11
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11 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance between ground and the TRS T3 Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T3 Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 12
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12 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage of the TRS T3 Sense circuit.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volt?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T3 Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 19
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13 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance of the TRS T41 Sense circuit from the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815 to the TRS harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T41 Sense circuit for an open.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 14
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14 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance between ground and the TRS T41 Sense circuit
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T41 Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 15
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15 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage of the TRS T41 Sense circuit.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volt?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T1 Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 19
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16 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance of the TRS T42 Sense circuit from the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815 to the TRS harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T42 Sense circuit for an open.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 17
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17 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the resistance between ground and the TRS T42 Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T42 Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 18
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18 Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
Disconnect the TRS harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Remove the Transmission Control Relay.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Connect a jumper wire between the Fused B+ circuit and the Transmission Control Relay Output circuit in the Transmission Control Relay connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
CAUTION: DO NOT PROBE THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS. PROBING THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTORS WILL DAMAGE THE PCM TERMINALS RESULTING IN POOR TERMINAL TO PIN CONNECTION. INSTALL MILLER SPECIAL TOOL #8815 TO PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.

Measure the voltage of the TRS T42 Sense circuit.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volt?
Yes --> Repair the TRS T42 Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Go To 19
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19 Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Repair as necessary. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module per the Service Information. WITH THE DRBIII® PERFORM QUICK LEARN .
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
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20 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Adjust the Shift Linkage and/or cable per the Service Information.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
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21 The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
Check the Shift Linkage and cable for proper operation per the Service Information.
With the DRBIII®, check the EATX EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
Perform *PRNDL FAULT CLEARING PROCEDURE  after completion of any repairs.
Were there any problems found?
Yes --> Repair as necessary.
Perform 42RLE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No --> Test Complete.
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