Diagnostic Test

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1) DETERMINING IF RELATED DTC'S ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTC's

Is there any Loss of Prime, Transmission Control Relay, and/or Line Pressure Sensor DTCs present?

Yes
1. Refer to the Transmission category and perform the appropriate symptom. If the DTC P0944 is present, perform its respective test first.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 2).
2) DTC P0770 PRESENT
With the scan tool, check Transmission DTCs.

Is the DTC P0770 also present?

Yes
1. Refer to the symptom list and perform diagnostics for P0770.
No
1. Go To step 3).
3) OTHER DTCS PRESENT
With the scan tool, check for other transmission DTC's

Are the DTCs P0988 and/or P1736 present also?

Yes
1. Go To step 12).
No
1. Go To step 4).
4) CHECK TO SEE IF DTC P0987 IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, check if the DTC P0987-4C HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST FAILURE is active or stored.

Is the DTC P0987-4C HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST FAILURE active?

Yes
1. Go To step 5).
No
1. Go To step 17).
5) LINE PRESSURE STAYS THE SAME
Start the engine.

Warm the transmission to 82° C or 180° F.

Firmly apply the brakes.

With the scan tool, monitor the Line Pressure during the following step.

Move the shift lever to each gear position, pausing momentarily in each position and record the line pressure reading. Allow the pressure to stabilize for at least 5 seconds in each range.

Did the line pressure remain at a steady value between 585 and 655 kPa or 85 and 95 PSI in each position?

Yes
1. Go To step 6).
No
1. Go To step 10).
6) CHECK LINE PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTION
Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, monitor the Line Pressure while firmly pushing the Transmission Line Pressure Sensor connector inwards towards the Transmission.

Did the Line Pressure reading on the scan tool change to about 207 kPa or 30 PSI when the connector was pushed inward?

Yes
1. Disconnect and properly reconnect the Line Pressure Sensor connector. Inspect terminals and repair as necessary.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 7).
7) LINE PRESSURE SENSOR OPERATION
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Starter Relay.

NOTE: Removal of the Starter Relay is to prevent a Transmission, NO RESPONSE, condition and disable the starter.

Install the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

With the Transmission Simulator select the "OFF" position on the "Input/Output Speed" switch.

Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, monitor the Line Pressure while turning the Pressure Switch selector to each of the 3 line pressure positions on the Transmission Simulator.

NOTE: All three scan tool Line Pressure readings should be steady and +/-14 kPa or 2.0 PSI of the reading specified on the Transmission Simulator.

Did the scan tool Line Pressure readings match the specified readings on the Transmission Simulator and remain steady in all three positions?

Yes
1. Replace the Line Pressure Sensor per the Service Information.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 8).
8) (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit for Open
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Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Disconnect Transmission Simulator.

Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector and connect Miller tool #8815.

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 tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.

Measure the resistance of the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit from the Line Pressure Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of Miller tool #8815.

Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit for an open.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 9).
9) (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit for Short to Ground
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Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the PCM per the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform QUICK LEARN.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
10) COMPARE SCAN TOOL TO PRESSURE GAUGE
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Connect the Line Pressure Adapter, Miller tool #8259 and 0-300 psi Test Gauge, Miller tool #C-3293-SP. Refer to the Service Information for proper installation procedure.

CAUTION: Apply parking brake.

Start the engine.

In the following steps, compare the scan tool Line Pressure to the Pressure Gauge readings in each gear.

CAUTION: Do not overheat transmission.

With the gear selector in park, raise the RPM to 1500, and compare line pressure readings.

Firmly apply the brakes, move the gear selector into reverse, raise the RPM to 1500, and compare the line pressure readings.

Firmly apply the brakes, move the gear selector into drive, raise the RPM to 1500, and compare the line pressure readings.

Does the scan tool Line Pressure readings match the Pressure Gauge readings +/- 10 psi?

Yes
1. Go To step 11).
No
1. Replace the Line Pressure Sensor per the Service Information.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
11) WIRING AND CONNECTORS
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Starter Relay.

NOTE: Failure to remove the Starter Relay can cause a Transmission - No Response condition.

Remove the Line Pressure Adapter, Miller tool #8259 and 0-300 psi Test Gauge, Miller tool #C-3293-SP.

Install the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333.

On the Transmission Simulator, turn the Pressure Switch selector switch to 4C.

Ignition on, engine not running.

With the scan tool, monitor the 4C Pressure Switch state while pressing and holding the Pressure Switch test button and wiggling the wire harness and connectors that pertain to the 4C Pressure Switch.

Did the 4C Pressure Switch state change to closed and remain closed while wiggling the wires?

Yes
1. Go To step 12).
No
1. Go To step 14).
12) CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE DEBRIS
Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333.

Remove and inspect the Transmission Oil Pan per the Service Information.

Does the Transmission Oil Pan contain excessive debris or contamination?

Yes
1. Repair the cause of the excessive debris in the Transmission Oil Pan. Refer to the Service Information for the proper procedures.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 13).
13) CHECK 4C HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CIRCUIT
Remove the Valve Body and air check the 4C hydraulic clutch circuit (in the case) for leakage per the Service Information.

NOTE: The 4C hydraulic clutch circuit contains a small bleed orifice. A small amount of air leakage is normal.

Was there excessive air leakage noticed during the air check?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary. Check the 4C clutch piston, piston seals and bleed orifice assembly.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Disassemble and inspect the Valve Body and repair as necessary. Inspect the 4C Accumulator piston and seals. If no problems are found in the Valve Body, replace the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly per the Service Information.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
14) (T48) 4C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking 4C Pressure Switch Sense Circuit for Open
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Turn the ignition off to the lock position.

Remove the Transmission Simulator, Miller tool #8333 and connect Miller tool #8815.

Disconnect the PCM C4 harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit from the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector to the appropriate terminal of Miller tool #8815.

Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit for an open.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 15).
15) (T48) 4C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking 4C Pressure Switch Sense Circuit for Short to Ground
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Measure the resistance between ground and the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Go To step 16).
16) (T48) 4C PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO OTHER CIRCUITS

Fig 5: Checking 4C Pressure Switch Sense Circuit for Short to Other Circuits
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Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.

Disconnect the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector.

NOTE: Make sure the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector is disconnected.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance between the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit and all other circuits in the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms between the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit and any other circuit(s) in the Transmission Solenoid/TRS Assembly harness connector?

Yes
1. Repair the (T48) 4C Pressure Switch Sense circuit for a short to other circuit(s).
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Using the schematics as a guide, check the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits. If no problems are found, replace the PCM per the Service Information. With the scan tool, perform QUICK LEARN.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
17) INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.

Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.

With the scan tool, check the EATX DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

If the EATX DTC EVENT DATA shows the DTC P0987 set while the Line Pressure was significantly below the Desired Line Pressure reading, check for causes of low line pressure (low fluid level, broken or mis-installed primary oil filter or filter seal, sticking Main Regulator Valve in the Pump Valve Body etc.). If the data shows the DTC set while the Line Pressure reading was significantly higher than the Desired Line Pressure, check the Line Pressure Sensor and related wiring.

Where there any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform 45RFE/545RFE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Test Complete.